stand-up comedian
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Shrivastav says that it was her fear of the police that was exploited by the scammers and perhaps, her popularity as a stand-up comedian.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
Nate Bargatze has a business plan so unheard of for a stand-up comedian that it sounds like the setup for a joke.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
"I've tried antidepressants, antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, benzos, sleeping pills and stimulants, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy... tai chi, reiki, meditation, veganism, art therapy and music therapy," the former stand-up comedian said.
From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026
The Compton born stand-up comedian and actor has been living with sickle cell disease since he was a child.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026
“Maybe when I grow up I could be like a stand-up comedian, and just get onstage and make those noises.”
From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini
