monologist

Example Sentences

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They called him a monologist, and the man who talked about his father, which is the worst motto ever, the man who talks about his father.

From Salon • Oct. 24, 2023

That’s a sensation with which actor, comedian and monologist Mike Birbiglia has always been intimately familiar.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2020

“He’s done some really good work as a monologist at those correspondents’ dinners — that’s how he qualifies to be on the show,” Seinfeld said.

From Washington Post • Apr. 25, 2016

While she travels extensively and speaks to everyone, she stresses that her monologues are fictional but based on reality, sidestepping the mess that monologist Mike Daisey faced when he admitted to making up conversations.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 21, 2012

I have yet to hear of a monologist who did not at least try to be funny.

From Writing for Vaudeville by Page, Brett