Don't make being a girl or a victim part of your stand-up act. If you encounter sexism in the business, don't bring it on stage; it's not funny. Jen Kirkman actbringbusiness Change image and share on social
Childfree women are actually great assets to the planet. Our carbon footprint is smaller than a mom's! And we have enough money to write checks to organizations that help kids get vaccinations, vitamins, and educations yet have plenty of free time to advise your daughter that one day she will regret piercing her lip. Jen Kirkman adviseassetcarbon share on social
There are a lot of things I might be good at, such as competitive figure skating, window washing from ten stories up, and being an open heart surgeon. I might also make an excellent Kamikaze pilot - except for the fact that I don't want to learn how to fly and have no interest in taking my own life on behalf of Japan. Jen Kirkman behalfcompetitiveexcellent share on social
I still have to work paycheck to paycheck. Being in show business doesn't indicate that you're a 'success,' in my opinion. Jen Kirkman businessopinionpaycheck Change image and share on social
Eventually I'm going to be too old to be on camera, and I've been doing stand-up a long time. Jen Kirkman cameraeventuallyhave Change image and share on social
Asking questions about why I don't want kids is really none of your business, but at least it's a dialogue. Jen Kirkman businessdialoguekid Change image and share on social
I have memories of my grandfather Kirkman making mashed potatoes that were so good because they tasted like a bowl of butter. I love my mom's brownies. My favorite thing about both of those recipes is that someone else made them for me. Jen Kirkman bowlbrowniebutter share on social
Instead of saving for someone else's college education, I'm currently saving for a luxury retirement community replete with golf carts and handsome young male nurses who love butterscotch. Jen Kirkman butterscotchcartcollege Change image and share on social
I think some parents think, 'Oh, having kids is so beautiful; I want others to feel the joy I do.' Jen Kirkman beautifulfeeljoy Change image and share on social
As a woman of a certain age - and really, ever since I hit puberty and my baby-making parts were suddenly subject to public debate - I've been told over and over again that I will 'change my mind' about not wanting kids. Jen Kirkman agebabychange share on social