monologist

Example Sentences

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Bernhard was a monologist fueled by energetic misanthropy, disgust and vitriol.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 27, 2022

“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

Like the grad student narrator of the sample, the other speakers are monologist interpreters of experience who struggle to overcome self-indulgence.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2011

Precisely as a monologist can vary the length of his offering by leaving out gags, the two-act performers can shorten their offering at will—by leaving out points.

From Writing for Vaudeville by Page, Brett