I don't know how many of you have watched all of Paula's shows but I saw one where she actually lay down on the stage and did the show in that position . lol. I would think she has a pretty high IQ.Most of the really good comics are really sharp. Just to name a few; notice I used a semicolon, Rodney Dangerfield , Rita Rudner, Jim Gaffigan and Brian Regan.
@@sasansasani669 He was probably middle eastern. Hence the no respect for women references. Damn !! Men are so stinking fragile... Prissy little fuk, aren't ya sasan?
Many years ago I lived in Texas and heard Paula on my local radio station. I called in to thank them for having her on. They wanted me to talk to her live and then gave me free tickets to see her at the improv! It was great!
I work for a major airline. When she checks in with us. She is polite, friendly and respectful. I am in awe every time she travels with us. When new hires check her in, I see the fear in their eyes that they will say the wrong thing to her. I would step in and say; '"This is Ms Poundstone and she is an amazing comedian and one of our nicest customers." She is a blessing. Thank you Ms. Poundstone, Thank you for being awesome to everyday people.
She is one of the best crowd work comedians I've ever seen. And her wit is RAZOR sharp. She comes back so fast that you barely have time to realize what she's responding to. She is one of the all-time greats of stand-up comedy.
@@cherylmcnutt9905 Ya.. Ya... ya.....👏 👍 Ain't punctuation & spelling fun, since 2000. Too many schools neither teach it well nor correct the students often enough, IMO. Not the teachers fault - top down gvmmt/admin force textbooks they use. [Bush jr], explain yourself. New World Order? 😲 Let their new I-devices automatically fix things!
@@jrbanks2983 Actually, being proficient in the English language IS fun. It’s a matter of taking pride in how you present yourself to the world…choosing to be literate or mentally illiterate. It’s up to each kid and their parents on how well they apply themselves in school. Blaming teachers is a cheap shot when We all know how overcrowded classrooms are, too many kids, too few teachers, and budgets so impoverished that teachers (who do NOT make enough money) have to shell out what little cash they have, because schools aren’t provided large enough budgets to get the job done.
@@cherylmcnutt9905 Yikes.. I truly wasn't going down the 'Blame the teachers for all of it' bit. It's the gov & admin that chg things! So sorry. I've high regard for all teachers; I used to be one, retired now. (Back when we would diagram sentences, showing noun, verb, object etc) I literally didn't see this in textbooks or assignments since about 2005. It's not the teachers fault, certainly not fully. (And some teachers, now and past, IMO, should be textbook writers. IMO teachers should NOT be told by the state or feds "You WILL use these text books etc." (Soap box of mine.) I was/am more upset w educational trends, from top gvnmt down... treating teachers & schools w random abandon. I home schooled my 2 boys grades 1-6 cuz I wanted to pour into them self-motivation, critical thinking, and a solid foundation in writing (etc), math, physics, health, real history, some Latin, basics in art & music etc etc. They worked hard. One is a software engineer & one has a BS in math, w honors. (Credit to all 3 - parents, teachers & the boys.) Sorry my earlier comment offended or miffed you. That sentiment that upset you wasn't at all my angle. I am praying for the day the gvnmt does NOT hold ANY sway in the education of our children. I firmly believe teachers (pd way more) and parents should be the team that asserts & plans their curriculum. Cheers... 📝
@@mindsigh4 Well...1) Whether it's her job or not, there's nothing wrong with pointing out that she's good at it! LOL And 2) You're so right! I dabbled in acting when I was younger and ended up becoming a professional writer, but improv is something I could NEVER master. I haven't performed in 20 years but I still look back on improv "skills" and cringe! It is definitely a talent.
Oh - No one will ever know how badly I needed that. I thought my laugher was broken, but she fixed it right up. The shoe puppet thing was killer. She is spectacular.
Kristie Roybal, thanks for saying that. It's a tad bitter-sweet when the laugher gets a bit rusty, then when it finally sounds again, it's like "What was that ?" ~ "oh ! Right ! EXCELLENT ! " Keeping our laugher well oiled over time is important! B-)
That's one reason I often prefer female comedians. Rarely much if any vulgarity. I dont get why Sarah Silver still uses it. Sarah is one of the funniest, brightest, and most perceptive comedians I know and I wish she'd stop cursing. (BTW, Paula is just as good in many ways too!)
Husband’s company hired her and she was so skilled at getting the audience involved without insulting or demeaning anyone. So quick with the comebacks she couldn’t possible have rehearsed. Very funny woman.
She is brilliant. You have to be super sharp to be able to connect the dots and string together bits of nothing into real funny moments. There is no one like Paula Poundstone.
I dated a comic for a few years. Those audience interactions aren't as impromptu as they are designed to look. They have several come-backs ready depending on the subject.
@@deeapple1096 after watching this skit (pretty funny - I’ll give it a 7 out of 10, and that’s high for a female comedian for me), I searched her online skits past and future and I think she stunk at everything I watched except for this show. Too bad, but that’s what negativity can do to ppl.
Paula is just naturally funny. She truly appreciates the absurdity and irony in life. I watched this in it's entirety and now her problem is my problem and I'm a hostage.
I saw her live a few weeks ago and she was great! Every show is different and she never misses a beat. Afterward, she met and spoke with every single person in the audience who stayed, asked a lot of questions and had great conversations. I hope she begins getting the credit she deserves.
@Trish Conner: What 'credit' do you mean, exactly?! Poundstone has performed for two presidents, received two Cable ace awards, was given her own TV show in the 90's, sells out performances across the country, hosts a weekly talk show/podcast, worked on PBS as a live radio comic, did voice acting in a major feature film, has a lovely home close to the ocean in expensive Santa Monica...Sheesh! Looks to me like Paula does quite well.
Yes and she deserves it all, but she had had to work her way back up as talks about in her show,. Her arrest and the fall-out set her back for a while.
Sorry...she looks like that guy .... Kardashians guy... Trying to be somebody she isn't . .Bruce Jenner ish... Gooooooood...keep your face away....I guess your jokes are funny...figure out your face????!!!! Yick
I haven't laughed so hard in a long time! Paula Poundstone is a comic genius. The highest form of comedy is self-mockery, and she shows better than anyone how it's done. Her honesty about her own foibles is what makes her brilliant roasting of others so acceptable. And I agree: "Get out noooowww!"
I've a confession to make. Since COVID-19, since I saw this Paula Pounsdstone outrageously hilarious routine; i literally watch her EVERYDAY ...sometimes twice a day. LAUGHTER, at least this INTENSE from Paula Pounsdstone , is GREAT MEDICINE!!! THE BEST COMEDIENNE. I recall when I ever first saw her(semi-colon) I KNEW she's gonna be AROUND FOREVER! Luuuv her!!!😅💖
Paula is a genius for perfect timing, and I love her voice. She knows how to work the room. I love how she sent people into hysterics. Best line was the almost-imperceptible 'Get out nooooow' to the woman who was with the rude guy.
I am so glad someone posted this. I saw it before, but I still laughed my head off at the same places. I have loved Paula Poundstone for years, because she is so capable of being in the moment and teasing audience members mercilessly. It’s almost like they go specifically so they’ll get picked on. She has many fans and she’s been around for quite a long time and even had to share her darkest moments in life publicly. She’s such a strong woman and an amazing human being.
I am so glad I happened upon this video! Paula is stellar.... The ad libs with the audience are hilarious!!!! Why doesn't she have her own show? Funniest stand up I've ever watched...
Paula is an incomparable combination of intelligence and humor, with a great stage presence. Her voice is a big part of it. I would absolutely love to see her in live performance.
Bonnie Fain ...wtf... do you understand UA-cam adds automatically the “read more” thing when a comment exceeds a certain length, so the comments section don’t gets too large, right? Also, wether you see that or not depends on your screen’s resolution, so it vary depending on the dispositive you use. I didn’t even saw it using my cellphone, for example.
@@corineusa1454 Most of SNL is sarcastic satire ... intense, sometimes ... and humor is not the most important goal all the time. Oh ... and the cast and writers have more talent in their little fingers than you have in your entire body.... so, why don’t you go have a coke and a smile and stfu.
She's always changing routines & ad-libbing. That's so hard to do onstage while right in front of all those fans. Nobody does that better, ans she's just a pure comedic genius she is!
She is so funny! She can make anything funny, just adlibing. She's so sarcastic but in a humorous way! She really roasted that controlling guy who got angry over her question re don't women sometimes ask the guy to get married; him: "What kind of a stupid question is that?!" LOL! 🤣
I'm really impressed that a 2006 stand up routine can hold the test of time & be funny & relevant in 2022. I'm not a Dem & I could still appreciate her humor 100%!!!!
I can't believe somebody can stand up there for so long and never run out of hilarious things to say. Hands down one of the funniest stand-ups I've ever seen. Really really enjoyed this. 😊
I have loved you Paula from the beginning and when the media trashed you for addiction I still loved you. You are brilliant! I am glad you are sober but this in no way affected my enjoyment of your body of work.
Paula is so underrated! She is great on NPR but her stand-up is so needed in today's world. Everyone should be required to watch one hour of their favorite comedian a day. 🤣 August 2022 here!
Everyone should be required to watch one hour of Paula Poundstone a day, just for one week; the world would be ligher and brighter;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;instantly;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;who needs light bulbs;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;
Stop it! You were literally killing me! I couldn't breathe. Literally! I have never laughed this hard in my life. Paula Poundstone is the funniest human being on earth. Thank you Paula! I needed that.
Love her work. What a communicator onstage. I've always hoped that Paula is authentic-- truly is the person you see here. One can only hope. We need more love and humor. Light and Joy to all out there--
Paula shows up on Wait Wait Don't Tell Me wearing a Pilgram's outfit. When asked why she was wearing it she replied 'I read this article or book on how to declutter your life and it said 'if you haven't worn a piece of clothing for over a year, throw it out.' Take from there. Her logic is impeccable and how she winds it into her comedy is true artistry.
@@mirandazannos336 I agree w/ both of you. I like most eps of Wait Wait Don't Tell Me. They've had lots of funny guests & panelists & it's a way for me to keep up with the news w/o feeling awful about how bad things are! Paula's my fave panelist, though, & I always get more excited when I hear them announce her name! I'd be happy if she was on every week.
Love her. First saw her at the Haight Street Fair in about the early 80s where she was standing on a little stage on a corner of Haight, holding a mike plugged into a little amp, and wearing a flower in her hair (it was San Francisco). I knew she would be famous someday after she proclaimed, "My mom married beneath her...species."
She is a great comedian and entertainer, and I am glad that I have watched this show twice in the last couple of weeks, and I have enjoyed it very much, both times !!!
Honestly, I didn't really like Paula's comedy for years. But I have to say, watching this comedy special, she was on freakin FIRE!!!! I absolutely loved it and subsequently now a huge Paula fan!! And, she can really think on her feet. She had the audience in the palm of her hand from her first line. Thanks Paula for making this day a better one for me by making me laugh so much!! I am now officially a big fan!!!!
One of the great comedians from the great era of comedy she's effortless just makes it look easy,and so sharp on the wit...the best...let me do inventory,pissed myself 6 times,on the ground rolling 8 times ,what u mean its over she's coming back right..
When i first heard this lady, I rolled OVER & thought ABSOLUTE GENIUS!!! ABSOLUTELY hilarious & NO VULGARITY?!!! SIMPLY GOOD CLEAN HUMOR& CAN LAUGH AT HERSELF & FAULTS. LOVE HER. I LOVE THE WAY SHE HANDLED THAT GUY WITH THE ATTITUDE ABOUT ENGAGEMENT...WHEN SAYS, "I GOT THIS." ...What a MASTER Commedienne!!! Turned it ALL AROUND on him & then makes him laugh his ___ off at himself.
@@brandongonzales7432 I didn't even notice that, but I'll take your word for it. Still, with comedians relying on sex jokes & innuendo & the F word every other sentence & cursing, PAULA is really HILARIOUS w/o relying on any of that!!
I realize that this is from 2006, but it's very good footage of excellent comedy - She interacts w/ her audience like very few are able to do. I've loved Paula for YEARS, but never really sat & listened (watched) her perform live stand-up, until I saw this. Thank you so much for posting this - It was a rare treat!
What can I say? She's superb! Timing: perfect. Ad-libbing: unsurpassed by anyone. Relatability: Marvelous. Originality: Unique while making me think "I wondered about that.." I love her!
I had heard of her name years ago, but didn't connect the name with anything. Few months ago, Aug 2022, I saw a pop up when I was on internet and it linked me to a recording of one of her comedy shows. I followed , listened, and am glad I did. She is one of the best, if not the best comediennes I've heard.
I laughed through the entire show. She is the funniest person I have seen . I honestly am blown away! Real talent and unique and hilarious. Thank you Ms paula ! You are awesome.❤️
I Read her book . The court was very, very hard on her. She's a survivor . A lot of people would have given up comedy, after that mess. Not Paula. She's still making people laugh. It didn't break her spirit. ++
What a brilliant performance, I'm still a bit in awe. So funny, and smart. I wonder what it must feel like to walk off the stage after a show like that!
@@salobrena6442 salo, they don't want any of your common sense and logic here. Funny how the instant a person puts an R after their name and runs for office, they become evil incarnate. Not before... And in bush's case, not after. Funny how it works that way.
She's def one of the most talented comedians around. I'd love to see her in person, the only problem would be, I'd have tears of laughter through the whole show.
I hope that woman got a clue and broke off the engagement. Kudos to Paula for saying what everyone was thinking. It was the responsible and ethical thing to do.
It's clear that he's has issues. But, I think that she is good for him. Because though our first impressions of him were not good. It doesn't mean he is a bad guy. And this just might make him a better person? Amen
I like to think it made for a good memory for them. Don't know what his accent was, but comedy doesn't translate well. It's like comedy has its own set of languages you have to learn to be understood on top of the normal languages we speak.
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What kind of a question is that?!?!
I'll handle this
Sasan Sasani Don't know why I'm feeding a troll, but....No, he wasn't Mexican. SMH That's some kind of European accent. I would guess Eastern Europe.
@@Kristine_202 , dream on u Mexican troll.
I don't know how many of you have watched all of Paula's shows but I saw one where she actually lay down on the stage and did the show in that position . lol. I would think she has a pretty high IQ.Most of the really good comics are really sharp. Just to name a few; notice I used a semicolon, Rodney Dangerfield , Rita Rudner, Jim Gaffigan and Brian Regan.
@@sasansasani669 He was probably middle eastern. Hence the no respect for women references.
Damn !! Men are so stinking fragile... Prissy little fuk, aren't ya sasan?
Anyone who can make people laugh deserves my respect. Paula is very funny, smart & relatable.
Many years ago I lived in Texas and heard Paula on my local radio station. I called in to thank them for having her on. They wanted me to talk to her live and then gave me free tickets to see her at the improv! It was great!
I work for a major airline. When she checks in with us. She is polite, friendly and respectful. I am in awe every time she travels with us. When new hires check her in, I see the fear in their eyes that they will say the wrong thing to her. I would step in and say; '"This is Ms Poundstone and she is an amazing comedian and one of our nicest customers." She is a blessing. Thank you Ms. Poundstone, Thank you for being awesome to everyday people.
@Peter Evans maybe that's why she's so nice
re575817 Chicago?
@Peter Evans it probably depends on your age. Millennials probably won't recognize her. She has a very unique style and her voice makes it better!
re575817 that is so great to hear! I’ve loved her work since the early 80s in San Francisco.
She is an a sexual atheist who has been arrested for endangering children....So yes what a blessing she is right
She is one of the best crowd work comedians I've ever seen. And her wit is RAZOR sharp. She comes back so fast that you barely have time to realize what she's responding to. She is one of the all-time greats of stand-up comedy.
I have never seen anyone be non-stop funny through an entire show. Paula Poundstone did it, kudos to you.
she is truly incredible !
Never heard of her and agree, totally!
@@gnarbeljo8980 she is one of the greats
I absolutely agree with you!
Absolutely, she's just a natural up there. 🧡
She’s a master at roasting the audience. Better then any other comedian.
Her timing is impeccable.
…Better *THAN any other…
I agree! I got excited when she said "I got this", because I knew she would handle it, and she did...
@@cherylmcnutt9905
Ya.. Ya... ya.....👏
👍
Ain't punctuation & spelling fun, since 2000. Too many schools neither teach it well nor correct the students often enough, IMO. Not the teachers fault - top down gvmmt/admin force textbooks they use.
[Bush jr], explain yourself.
New World Order? 😲
Let their new I-devices automatically fix things!
@@jrbanks2983 Actually, being proficient in the English language IS fun. It’s a matter of taking pride in how you present yourself to the world…choosing to be literate or mentally illiterate. It’s up to each kid and their parents on how well they apply themselves in school. Blaming teachers is a cheap shot when
We all know how overcrowded classrooms are, too many kids, too few teachers, and budgets so impoverished that teachers (who do NOT make enough money) have to shell out what little cash they have, because schools aren’t provided large enough budgets to get the job done.
@@cherylmcnutt9905
Yikes.. I truly wasn't going down the 'Blame the teachers for all of it' bit. It's the gov & admin that chg things!
So sorry. I've high regard for all teachers; I used to be one, retired now. (Back when we would diagram sentences, showing noun, verb, object etc)
I literally didn't see this in textbooks or assignments since about 2005. It's not the teachers fault, certainly not fully. (And some teachers, now and past, IMO, should be textbook writers.
IMO teachers should NOT be told by the state or feds "You WILL use these text books etc." (Soap box of mine.)
I was/am more upset w educational trends, from top gvnmt down... treating teachers & schools w random abandon.
I home schooled my 2 boys grades 1-6 cuz I wanted to pour into them self-motivation, critical thinking, and a solid foundation in writing (etc), math, physics, health, real history, some Latin, basics in art & music etc etc.
They worked hard. One is a software engineer & one has a BS in math, w honors. (Credit to all 3 - parents, teachers & the boys.)
Sorry my earlier comment offended or miffed you. That sentiment that upset you wasn't at all my angle.
I am praying for the day the gvnmt does NOT hold ANY sway in the education of our children. I firmly believe teachers (pd way more) and parents should be the team that asserts & plans their curriculum.
Cheers... 📝
I absolutely love Paula's interaction with the audience. What a smart, quick on the spot thinking woman she is.
Jwopp, heck yes.
That is her job…just like an actor practices their lines, so does a comedian.
@@marinazagrai1623
...except that improvising is not the same thing as practice reading & memorizing written lines...
@@mindsigh4 Well...1) Whether it's her job or not, there's nothing wrong with pointing out that she's good at it! LOL And 2) You're so right! I dabbled in acting when I was younger and ended up becoming a professional writer, but improv is something I could NEVER master. I haven't performed in 20 years but I still look back on improv "skills" and cringe! It is definitely a talent.
It is hilarious!
Paula you are just comedy gold.. I have watched this special 3 times and it just never gets old. Awesome job 👏👏👏
Man, this stand up is HISTORICAL and HISTERICAL! I return to it every four years or so...and I laugh and laugh again. Great comedian!
It's 1st time for me. I haven't even seen her in a long time. I nonstop laughed. I wish we could see her more.
Olga.. I say it's HERSTERICAL. LOL
I remember her fro the 80's she is one super funny lady the best !
@@temi4116 I'm gonna throw a third option out there, and this one's a doozy; what about... "hysterical".
@@Jumbaride , that works for me too.
Oh - No one will ever know how badly I needed that. I thought my laugher was broken, but she fixed it right up. The shoe puppet thing was killer. She is spectacular.
Me too
Thanks
Kristie Roybal, thanks for saying that. It's a tad bitter-sweet when the laugher gets a bit rusty, then when it finally sounds again, it's like "What was that ?" ~ "oh ! Right ! EXCELLENT ! "
Keeping our laugher well oiled over time is important! B-)
40:55 "God I'm in a weird mood" 😂😂
This is probably my favorite stand-up special ever. Her ability to mess with the audience is amazing. It's all improv and it's hysterical.
I totally agree with you!
I haven't laughed this hard in ages.
EVER?
M😅I.
@@mrsmacca126 I wrote this 5 years ago. She may have been replaced with John Mulaney, it kind of depends on my mood, but it's still up there.
She is pure comedy , no vulgarity , hilarious ! BRAVO !
Yes it was on BRAVO.
That's one reason I often prefer female comedians. Rarely much if any vulgarity. I dont get why Sarah Silver still uses it. Sarah is one of the funniest, brightest, and most perceptive comedians I know and I wish she'd stop cursing. (BTW, Paula is just as good in many ways too!)
bravA
All your lame-os stop crying about cursing like tiny fucking babies please.. thank you. :-)
Husband’s company hired her and she was so skilled at getting the audience involved without insulting or demeaning anyone. So quick with the comebacks she couldn’t possible have rehearsed. Very funny woman.
She is brilliant. You have to be super sharp to be able to connect the dots and string together bits of nothing into real funny moments. There is no one like Paula Poundstone.
I remember seeing this for the first time and thinking there had to be audience plants..she was TOO quick on the comebacks but NOPE, she's that good..
I dated a comic for a few years. Those audience interactions aren't as impromptu as they are designed to look. They have several come-backs ready depending on the subject.
@@deeapple1096
@@deeapple1096 after watching this skit (pretty funny - I’ll give it a 7 out of 10, and that’s high for a female comedian for me), I searched her online skits past and future and I think she stunk at everything I watched except for this show. Too bad, but that’s what negativity can do to ppl.
Paula is hands down the funniest comedian ever. I put this on and laughed nonstop.
Ever?
She's equally hilarious on NPR's "wait wait don't tell me" just love Paula!
That's a great program
Paula is just naturally funny. She truly appreciates the absurdity and irony in life. I watched this in it's entirety and now her problem is my problem and I'm a hostage.
I saw her live a few weeks ago and she was great! Every show is different and she never misses a beat. Afterward, she met and spoke with every single person in the audience who stayed, asked a lot of questions and had great conversations. I hope she begins getting the credit she deserves.
It's good to know she is still on the road. I think she is one of the best comedians ever.
Trish Tulanowski I'm so glad to hear that she is that nice in person, you never know if the character played is the same as the real person.
@@johndifrancisco3642 I agree!! Just discovered her this a..m. Omg she's funny!!!
@Trish Conner: What 'credit' do you mean, exactly?! Poundstone has performed for two presidents, received two Cable ace awards, was given her own TV show in the 90's, sells out performances across the country, hosts a weekly talk show/podcast, worked on PBS as a live radio comic, did voice acting in a major feature film, has a lovely home close to the ocean in expensive Santa Monica...Sheesh! Looks to me like Paula does quite well.
Yes and she deserves it all, but she had had to work her way back up as talks about in her show,. Her arrest and the fall-out set her back for a while.
More than a comic... she's a Healer. So relatable, so authentic.
Love and light to all .
Sorry...she looks like that guy .... Kardashians guy... Trying to be somebody she isn't . .Bruce Jenner ish... Gooooooood...keep your face away....I guess your jokes are funny...figure out your face????!!!! Yick
Thank you so much
"One Love To The World
From Bonnie Scotland"
☝️❤️🌍🏴🍀🌈🌞🕊️♾️🙏🌹
This lady is funny.
Way to go Paula!😎
She is NEVER mean spirited.
I haven't laughed so hard in a long time! Paula Poundstone is a comic genius. The highest form of comedy is self-mockery, and she shows better than anyone how it's done. Her honesty about her own foibles is what makes her brilliant roasting of others so acceptable. And I agree: "Get out noooowww!"
One of the most underrated and truly smartest comedians out there. So good.
My mom totally LOVED Paula Poundstone in the early 90's.. Now I see why! She's funny and logical at the same time! All Thumbs Up!!👍👍👍👍👍👍
Paula is tremendously talented. Her interactions with the audience are classic.
My favorite since her first HBO special! Absolutely brilliant. Love you, Paula!!!
I've a confession to make. Since COVID-19, since
I saw this Paula Pounsdstone outrageously hilarious routine; i literally watch her EVERYDAY ...sometimes twice a day. LAUGHTER, at least this INTENSE from Paula Pounsdstone , is GREAT MEDICINE!!! THE BEST COMEDIENNE.
I recall when I ever first saw her(semi-colon) I KNEW she's gonna be AROUND FOREVER! Luuuv her!!!😅💖
(semi-colon) 😂
I can just hear her say, "Why does the word "semi-colon" require a dash?"
Me too
Yes; right. ( there's my semi colon)
Semi colon;;;
I have always loved Paula’s sharp, quick witted style. She really connects with her audience working without a script.
Possibly one of the best-written and funniest monologues I have ever seen; she is pure gold!
She is so incredibly intelligent and quick witted. Truly one of the funniest comedians of all time.
Lol my god
I love how she interacts with the audience, and I love her voice too!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Paula is a genius for perfect timing, and I love her voice. She knows how to work the room. I love how she sent people into hysterics. Best line was the almost-imperceptible 'Get out nooooow' to the woman who was with the rude guy.
I agree...also... I've got this! Boy did she!
I think she was only half kidding
@@kasperorganics-organiccott6881 either way, she shut his arrogant, controlling mouth...and made my day!
@@kasperorganics-organiccott6881 He clearly was a chauvinist.
Anyone else wonder if that woman took Paula's advice? I hope so.
Where is that couple now?
I am so glad someone posted this. I saw it before, but I still laughed my head off at the same places. I have loved Paula Poundstone for years, because she is so capable of being in the moment and teasing audience members mercilessly. It’s almost like they go specifically so they’ll get picked on. She has many fans and she’s been around for quite a long time and even had to share her darkest moments in life publicly. She’s such a strong woman and an amazing human being.
She is GREAT 👍👍👍😃😃😃
I had forgotten how wonderful her stand-up is. Can't wait to find more.
What kind of a stand up show was that!?🤣
Love Paula Pounds tone! One of her best shows and she is a master of crowd work.
Paula Poundstone is a consummate professional and a true comic's comic. Amazing talent!
She's amazing I saw her years ago. So kind, genuine.
I am so glad I happened upon this video! Paula is stellar.... The ad libs with the audience are hilarious!!!! Why doesn't she have her own show? Funniest stand up I've ever watched...
Paula is an incomparable combination of intelligence and humor, with a great stage presence. Her voice is a big part of it. I would absolutely love to see her in live performance.
Why do you write "read more " when there is only 1 more word, take 2 words to tell you to touch the screen to see 1 word amazing
Bonnie Fain ...wtf... do you understand UA-cam adds automatically the “read more” thing when a comment exceeds a certain length, so the comments section don’t gets too large, right?
Also, wether you see that or not depends on your screen’s resolution, so it vary depending on the dispositive you use. I didn’t even saw it using my cellphone, for example.
My dream...
You are correct. Paula is a smart intellectual that is genius as she works the room start time finish. Respect
-you are seeing her in a live performance.
I just realized why I've never seen her on SNL:
she's funnier than they are.
My little dog Tarquin is funnier than SNL. They stink.
She was actually on an episode in 1984 when Robin Williams hosted. She did standup, but that part is cut out of the version on streaming.
@@corineusa1454 Most of SNL is sarcastic satire ... intense, sometimes ... and humor is not the most important goal all the time. Oh ... and the cast and writers have more talent in their little fingers than you have in your entire body.... so, why don’t you go have a coke and a smile and stfu.
I have a dust bunny that is funnier than SNL.
Truth!😂
I had to watch Paula again,she so funny I could listen her 24 hours a day.such a natural talent
She's always changing routines & ad-libbing. That's so hard to do onstage while right in front of all those fans. Nobody does that better, ans she's just a pure comedic genius she is!
She's AMAZING coming up with GREAT material as fast as she does.
So utterly and completely brilliant. A true original and tremendous talent.
I've never seen her before, but I'm instantly a fan, she's hysterical
She is so funny! She can make anything funny, just adlibing. She's so sarcastic but in a humorous way! She really roasted that controlling guy who got angry over her question re don't women sometimes ask the guy to get married; him: "What kind of a stupid question is that?!" LOL! 🤣
mr ed....first time I've seen and heard her too. I'm enjoying her show a lot.
Look up her special "Cats, Cops, and Stuff" .. it's in 6 parts here on UA-cam. It's from 1990 but still just as funny as ever!
Go see her live if you can. It’s so worth it!
I'm really impressed that a 2006 stand up routine can hold the test of time & be funny & relevant in 2022. I'm not a Dem & I could still appreciate her humor 100%!!!!
Amazing!
I second that. I am a conservative leaning white American male and I absolutely cherish this amazing female democrat comedian.
Same here...I'm not a Democrat but I've gotta admit that she's really good!
When you pee....do you say I'm not a dem?
It's refreshing not to hear lewd talk or profanity and she is still hilarious!
Paula is the BEST at taking a chance on audience involvement! And...at mimicking an accent!
Sublime. More people outside the US need to be introduced to this comic. And Poundstone is such a great name.
I can't believe somebody can stand up there for so long and never run out of hilarious things to say. Hands down one of the funniest stand-ups I've ever seen. Really really enjoyed this. 😊
Amazing. Loved it. Been a fan of Paula Poundstone’s forever, and she outdid herself here.
Paula Pounstone's crowd work has always been excellent. She just riffs with members of the audience.
Supper talented! 2023 and I'm listening to her again as if the first time. Very funny refreshing.
I have loved you Paula from the beginning and when the media trashed you for addiction I still loved you. You are brilliant! I am glad you are sober but this in no way affected my enjoyment of your body of work.
I have always adored her. So glad to see her doing her thing again. She is courageous
Paula is so underrated! She is great on NPR but her stand-up is so needed in today's world. Everyone should be required to watch one hour of their favorite comedian a day. 🤣 August 2022 here!
See her live if you can. I see her every time she’s in my area. So worth it.
Everyone should be required to watch one hour of Paula Poundstone a day, just for one week; the world would be ligher and brighter;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;instantly;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;who needs light bulbs;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;
Oh Paula,we missed you so.Thanks for the laughs.
Wow!! Did she own that guy, or what?😂😂😂
One of the best stand-ups ever. This one is classic. I go back over and over for "what kind of question is that?"
“ if one more thing goes wrong….”
😂😂😂😂😂
Oh my gosh! The way she dealt with the hateful guy! That was perfection! And the wife just laughed the entire time!
Stop it! You were literally killing me! I couldn't breathe. Literally! I have never laughed this hard in my life. Paula Poundstone is the funniest human being on earth. Thank you Paula! I needed that.
She literally killed you how are you writing this
@@anthonyschneider1918 His heart only stopped for 1 min.
@@anthonyschneider1918 I would have been reincarnated, but I don't believe in that.
@@robertrabinoff6181 That's it!
"Wait, Wait Don't Tell Me?"
More like wait, wait, you're killing me!
@@someguy2135 One minute after you drop this body you will!
She's so cool!!! Love her openness about drinking. Much respect..
"I'll handle this." -- Paula Poundstone. This was delightful.
I have always loved Paula poundstone. She is the goat of audience interaction! Amazing every time!
Absolutely hilarious. I had only seen her one HBO special she did in 1990 and I loved her. Glad to see more of her stuff, she is a comic genius.
Love her work. What a communicator onstage.
I've always hoped that Paula is authentic-- truly is the person you see here. One can only hope.
We need more love and humor.
Light and Joy to all out there--
Oh yes, she most definitely IS as great & funny & kind & friendly etc. ETC. in person ! Generous with her time & so relatable. Great 👍 👌 !!
Paula is one of the best of the best
Paula shows up on Wait Wait Don't Tell Me wearing a Pilgram's outfit. When asked why she was wearing it she replied 'I read this article or book on how to declutter your life and it said 'if you haven't worn a piece of clothing for over a year, throw it out.' Take from there. Her logic is impeccable and how she winds it into her comedy is true artistry.
NPR’S Wait Wait is a great funny show, and when she’s on it it’s even better🤣
@@chloekey8043 Yes, I agree! That show is always better when Paula is on.
And her voice and intensity just grab your attention, haha, I love it.
@@mirandazannos336 I agree w/ both of you. I like most eps of Wait Wait Don't Tell Me. They've had lots of funny guests & panelists & it's a way for me to keep up with the news w/o feeling awful about how bad things are! Paula's my fave panelist, though, & I always get more excited when I hear them announce her name! I'd be happy if she was on every week.
@@DonnaBrooks Yes, I agree with all you wrote.
I have always loved her. I am so happy that someone uploaded this.
@@maryannedelaney you know exactly well who did
She has such a wonderful humor. Thanks for sharing this gem.
Paula Poundstone is BRILLIANT! She makes me laugh harder than almost any other comedian I’ve heard.
Love her. First saw her at the Haight Street Fair in about the early 80s where she was standing on a little stage on a corner of Haight, holding a mike plugged into a little amp, and wearing a flower in her hair (it was San Francisco). I knew she would be famous someday after she proclaimed, "My mom married beneath her...species."
She is a great comedian and entertainer, and I am glad that I have watched this show twice in the last couple of weeks, and I have enjoyed it very much, both times !!!
Honestly, I didn't really like Paula's comedy for years. But I have to say, watching this comedy special, she was on freakin FIRE!!!! I absolutely loved it and subsequently now a huge Paula fan!! And, she can really think on her feet. She had the audience in the palm of her hand from her first line.
Thanks Paula for making this day a better one for me by making me laugh so much!! I am now officially a big fan!!!!
One of the great comedians from the great era of comedy she's effortless just makes it look easy,and so sharp on the wit...the best...let me do inventory,pissed myself 6 times,on the ground rolling 8 times ,what u mean its over she's coming back right..
When i first heard this lady, I rolled OVER & thought ABSOLUTE GENIUS!!! ABSOLUTELY hilarious & NO
VULGARITY?!!! SIMPLY GOOD CLEAN HUMOR& CAN LAUGH AT HERSELF & FAULTS. LOVE HER.
I LOVE THE WAY SHE HANDLED THAT GUY WITH THE ATTITUDE ABOUT ENGAGEMENT...WHEN SAYS, "I GOT THIS." ...What a MASTER Commedienne!!!
Turned it ALL AROUND on him & then makes him laugh his ___ off at himself.
WHY DOESN'T THIS HAVE MORE LIKES
She said asshole
@@brandongonzales7432 I didn't even notice that, but I'll take your word for it. Still, with comedians relying on sex jokes & innuendo & the F word every other sentence & cursing, PAULA is really HILARIOUS w/o relying on any of that!!
She has brought me to tears with laughter since I first saw her in the 1980's. She is absolutely hilarious.
I realize that this is from 2006, but it's very good footage of excellent comedy - She interacts w/ her audience like very few are able to do. I've loved Paula for YEARS, but never really sat & listened (watched) her perform live stand-up, until I saw this. Thank you so much for posting this - It was a rare treat!
Lee Cooper Agreed!
What can I say? She's superb! Timing: perfect. Ad-libbing: unsurpassed by anyone. Relatability: Marvelous. Originality: Unique while making me think "I wondered about that.." I love her!
She has long been my favorite Wait Wait panelist, and it will probably signal the beginning of the end if she ever leaves that show entirely.
@@c182SkylaneRG : Agree!
I had heard of her name years ago, but didn't
connect the name with anything. Few months ago, Aug 2022, I saw a pop up when I was on internet and it linked me to a recording of one of her comedy shows. I followed , listened, and am glad I did. She is one of the best, if not the best comediennes I've heard.
This is truly the most masterful and hilarious audience interaction I have ever seen!
I laughed through the entire show. She is the funniest person I have seen . I honestly am blown away! Real talent and unique and hilarious. Thank you Ms paula ! You are awesome.❤️
My father told me (a century ago..) If you borrow 100,000, you have a problem. If you borrow one million, the bank has the problem!
The way she handled that rude guy was perfect and hysterical... now that's talent.
i read this and was expecting a big put down by her to him, she was so tempre diffusing and kind to him and humble instead.
vayas09 ... I love how she made him look stupid, but not in a really mean/ rude way. She handled him with class.
She is fantastic!!
i guarantee you that couple is divorced... or the woman is in a halfway house for abused spouses.
Yep. And i think those jokes went over his head, too😂
WOW! She is amazing. The ability to interact with the crowd spontaneously... it's a rare talent. :-)
Warren NZ yeah and her talent for driving drunk with kids in the car and abusing children is second to none
+Joshua Bidelspach I didn't know that about her. Oh well, my comment's about her comedy not her behaviour off set.
Joshua Bidelspach
Maybe you should be a comedian.
@@johndifrancisco3642 😂😂😂
It sounds like the audience members have mics to me but I enjoyed this a lot
Excellent quality, well edited, no ads. Thanks for the upload. :)
One of the quickest minds on earth! She should at the very least be our UN Ambassador.
I'd like to see how she would handle Putin.
I'm visualizing her now as our U.N. Ambassador.... hilarious !
Recently discovered her..lots of comedians have me laughing out loud but very very few have me crying with laughter
Truly love what's in her head...maybe live there. I laugh out loud EVERY TIME I hear her. She's as funny now as 20 yrs ago.
For anyone viewing this in 2018, Paula has a new podcast called Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone and it is GOLD.
She's right. Nobody listens to her.
Thanks for info i will check it out.
Thank u kind person! I think I'll check that out, I'd never heard of her before 43 min ago but that was a damn good show!✌🇺🇸👍
cinnamonbeard thank you!
Cool. Thanks!
I Read her book . The court was very, very hard on her. She's a survivor . A lot of people would have given up comedy, after that mess. Not Paula. She's still making people laugh. It didn't break her spirit. ++
Are you talking about her book, _There's Nothing in This Book That I Meant To Say_?
Very relatable. Drinking problem, ocd, pet crazy, too tired to stand up while doing stand up and talks too much. Lmao.
What a brilliant performance, I'm still a bit in awe. So funny, and smart. I wonder what it must feel like to walk off the stage after a show like that!
Always loved Paula. She's brilliant.
"We must be the laughing stock of the world right now." Paula Poundstone 2006. Oh you sweet summer child.
how you liking the guy in office now..lol
@@salobrena6442 salo, they don't want any of your common sense and logic here. Funny how the instant a person puts an R after their name and runs for office, they become evil incarnate. Not before... And in bush's case, not after. Funny how it works that way.
Wonder how she feels about our President now?
I absolutely love that she involves the audience.
Today I had a very bad day. This lifted my spirits and made me forget if just for a moment.
I’m impressed with this woman’s spontaneous humor!
Thank you Anton. I haven’t seen her in so long. She was one of my favorite comedians.
She's def one of the most talented comedians around. I'd love to see her in person, the only problem would be, I'd have tears of laughter through the whole show.
I'd have to wear adult diapers. I wouldn't want to take the chance w/o them.
LoL 😂
This is Awesome! i love Paula! so talented and funny. She makes it look so easy! it just flows outta her like a robust river.
My neighbors must think I'm nuts because I was losing my shit over JOBBIT and HOT JOBS. LOLOLOL
"Would I be here if I didn't work with stinking Linda?!" has me laughing so hard my head hurts.
Very funny, clever and easily relatable. Thanks for posting...
She is one of my fav's. she's brilliant, and I do love it when she is on NPR's Saturday show.
I hope that woman got a clue and broke off the engagement. Kudos to Paula for saying what everyone was thinking. It was the responsible and ethical thing to do.
It's clear that he's has issues. But, I think that she is good for him. Because though our first impressions of him were not good. It doesn't mean he is a bad guy. And this just might make him a better person? Amen
Lump of butter to mmllllmmlmmlllmllmmlm.mmlmmllmlmmmlmllmllmmm
My thought exactly. Total macho and control-freak. Scary men, that kind.
Sorry Keith, not our job to fix the broken 😝
I like to think it made for a good memory for them. Don't know what his accent was, but comedy doesn't translate well. It's like comedy has its own set of languages you have to learn to be understood on top of the normal languages we speak.
She is my favorite comedian! Thank you for posting this!