#85 - Judy Gold: Yes, I Can Say That!

“In this business, in this show-fucking-business, you have to
reinvent yourself so many times. The attention span is zero and you
have to also realize that most people who hire actors or any kind
of performer or artist, will remember you from the first time they
saw you. That will stick in their head, so reinventing oneself is a
necessary evil. But you have to branch out as you grow as a person.
Let your art grow. Multi-hyphenates do not sit on their laurels.” -
Judy Gold on Multi-Hyphenating  Judy Gold knows the value of a
good joke – and the steep price of silencing comedians. Unnerved
and infuriated, Judy shares her reverence for the intimacy of
collective laughter and her passion for the vital work comedians do
to bring us together, make us think, and speak truth to power.
Based on her book “Yes, I Can Say That: When They Come for the
Comedians, We Are All in Trouble,” the comedy veteran is taking the
stage to tell the fascists and crybabies to shove their hate and
political correctness up their respective asses. This wickedly
funny new one-woman show is a big-mouthed and big-hearted call for
truth, kindness, common sense, and most of all, laughter. The show
runs through April 16th, 2023 at 59E59 Theatres. You can buy
tickets at
https://www.59e59.org/shows/show-detail/yes-i-can-say-that/ In this
episode we discuss… What it means to be Jewish Judy’s Off Broadway
show Yes, I Can Say That! currently at 59E59 Theatres Why you have
to take certain jobs Stupid politicians  Food Empathy Why
comedy is important JUDY GOLD (Playwright & Performer) has had
stand-up specials on HBO, Comedy Central, and LOGO. She was a part
of Netflix's Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration. She is the author of
Yes, I Can Say That: When They Come For The Comedians, We Are All
In Trouble, a critically acclaimed book about free speech and
cancel culture which debuted as the number one comedy release on
Amazon and was featured in the New York Times Book Review. Judy is
also host of the hit podcast, “Kill Me Now with Judy Gold.” Judy’s
TV acting credits include “City On A Hill” (Cassndra Kassell), FX’s
“Better Things” (Chaya), and Showtime’s “The First Lady” (Elizabeth
Read). Judy also guest stars as Sophie in the much-anticipated
Apple TV+ drama series “Extrapolations.” Other guest stars include
Hulu’s “Life and Beth” and Season 2 of Peacock’s “Girls 5Eva.” She
has had recurring roles on Comedy Central's “Awkwafina,” Netflix’s
“Friends from College,” and TBS’s “Search Party.” Her recent film
credits include Love Reconsidered and the upcoming She Came To Me
and Eternal Buzz. Judy is one of the main subjects in the Hulu
documentary Hysterical. She has appeared on “The Late Show with
Stephen Colbert” and “The Tonight Show.” From 1999-2010, Judy was
the host of HBO’s “At the Multiplex with Judy Gold.” Judy also won
two Emmy awards for writing and producing “The Rosie O’Donnell
Show.” She was also a writer on the final season of “Better
Things.” Judy has written and starred in two critically acclaimed,
Off-Broadway hit shows: The Judy Show – My Life as a Sitcom (Outer
Critics Circle Nomination), and 25 Questions for a Jewish Mother
(GLAAD Media Award – Outstanding NY Theater, Drama Desk Nomination
– Actor). Judy received rave reviews as Gremio in The Public
Theater’s Shakespeare in the Park all-female production of The
Taming of The Shrew. She also co-starred in Off-Broadway’s Clinton!
The Musical and Disaster! The Musical. Judy has made numerous
appearances on “The View,” “The Today Show,” “The Drew Barrymore
Show,” and on MSNBC, CNN, and NewsNation as a free-speech advocate.
She often pops up on The Food Network, but please do not mention
“Chopped All Stars” or “Rachel vs. Guy” to her. Judy’s three
albums, Conduct Unbecoming, Kill Me Now, and Judith’s Roommate Had
a Baby, are available wherever you get your music. You can also
check out her website, JudyGold.com, or follow her on Twitter,
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