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In this candid interview, comedian Maria Bamford sits down with Mashable Entertainment Editor Kristy Puchko to talk about her career, her documentary ("Paralyzed By Hope: The Maria Bamford Story") with director Judd Apatow, and the realities of being a working comedian. Maria opens up about navigating fame, advocating for fair pay in entertainment, voice acting, and why she values total transparency. Plus, she gives a special shout-out to Jackie Kashian’s stand-up special Alter-Kashan!
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro & "Breaking Through" in Comedy
00:27 - Why Make a Documentary with Judd Apatow?
01:46 - Advocating for Fair Pay & Getting Paid in the Industry
03:23 - Caring Less as You Get Older
05:09 - Asking for What You're Worth & Supporting Your Team
09:06 - Why Maria Doesn't Want to Be "Too Famous"
11:05 - Comparing Yourself to Others & The Realities of Success
14:45 - The Joy of Voice Acting
15:50 - Misogyny & Double Standards in Comedy
18:40 - Why Maria Offers Free Tickets for Fans
19:56 - Voice Roles & The People's Joker
21:48 - Maria's Shoutout to Jackie Kashian's Special
Video Credits: Comedy Central, Netflix, HBO, Getty, Maria Bamford
Host: Kristy Puchko
Producer: Mark Stetson
Camera: Mark Stetson
Video Editor: Warren Shaw
Thumbnail Designer: Mark Stetson
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