I did auditions at a club called the Comedy Connection. They wanted nothing to do with me. But one night they were doing a night of all women comics, and they invited me to do that. Paula Poundstone auditioncallclub Change image and share on social
I have jokes I've told before and will tell again, but my favorite part of the night is talking to the crowd. Paula Poundstone crowdfavoritehave Change image and share on social
There are really only so many foods and so many ways you can prepare them. Paula Poundstone foodprepareway Change image and share on social
I was diagnosed a number of years ago with obsessive-compulsive disorder - which everyone has, to some degree - and I have this really annoying trait where in conversation, I always steer it back to something that happened to me. Paula Poundstone agoannoyback share on social
The problem with cats is that they get the exact same look on their face whether they see a moth or an axe-murderer. Paula Poundstone axecatexact Change image and share on social
When every high school graduate can spell the word, 'inauguration,' let's put lampshades on our heads and listen to his speeches until Obama's voice gives out. Paula Poundstone graduateheadhigh Change image and share on social
I have a horrible memory and I used to consider that a liability, but I've learned along the way that talking to people is really a beautiful thing. Paula Poundstone beautifulhavehorrible Change image and share on social
I'm thankful for Sarah Palin's vice presidential bid, which taught us that Alaska is not in a box off the coast of California. Paula Poundstone alaskabidbox Change image and share on social
I'm really more prolific than most stand-ups. My act changes. I do fold in new experiences, new observations, whatever you want to call it. Paula Poundstone actcallexperience Change image and share on social
I have a very silly sense of humor. I've never laughed harder in my entire life than seeing someone with toilet paper stuck on the bottom of their shoe. Paula Poundstone bottomentirehard Change image and share on social