Many comics say their material often stems from actual experience with their families and/or spouses. Ray Romano for one has made a good living off stories from his home life.
Comedienne Wanda Sykes reflects on motherhood and shares what she really thinks of her kids’ presents. Then the comedian tells Jennifer Hudson how she navigates sharing true stories about her wife during stand-up comedy routines.
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