Comedian

Mike Burns Is The BEST Thing Since Pretzels Dipped In Nutella

David DeanNovember 2, 2010

If you're into comedy, great writing, genuine people, funny things, the absurd, and wonderful aesthetics, then you will be into stand-up Mike Burns. Most of SO's interviews are with super talented people, whether they are comedians, musicians, a... Read More...

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Duncan Trussell Loves You

David DeanOctober 13, 2010

I really believe he does love you. No joke. Duncan is a writer, actor, and stand-up comedian who really does seem genuinely sweet, and spacey in a good way. Living in his own world that I wouldn't want to live in, but would like to visit often. You m... Read More...

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A Fun Conversation With Chelsea Lately Writer & Roundtable Regular Sarah Colonna

David DeanSeptember 16, 2010

We at Serial Optimist have been lucky enough to interview a former Chelsea Lately writer and quite a few roundtable regulars. Now, we get the best of both worlds. Sarah Colonna pops up in almost every sketch on Chelsea, and always seems game to go al... Read More...

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Jen Kirkman: Comedian, Writer, Actress, & My Fantasy Best Friend

David DeanAugust 19, 2010

Jen Kirkman is a stand-up comedian, television writer, and actress. You probably know her/recognize her as the staff writer and roundtable regular on Chelsea Lately, (she has left to pursue other opportunities.) In 2009 Entertainment Weekly named her... Read More...

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Paul F. Tompkins: Funny, Smart, Stylish, Great Looking, & Nice. He’s a Sixdruple Threat

David DeanAugust 13, 2010

You undoubtedly know Paul from hosting the hilarious Best Week Ever. You might know Paul from appearing in Curb Your Enthusiasm, cameo appearances in There Will Be Blood, Magnolia, The Informant!, Weeds, and if you have a keen sense of hearing, you w... Read More...

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Paul Scheer: The Guy You Always Recognize In Something That Is Always Awesomely Hilarious

David DeanAugust 13, 2010

I've been a fan of Paul Scheer for a while now, back to the Best Week Ever days, which means I was still a little late on becoming a fan. He consistently stood out on BWE and made fans want to see and hear more and more of him. Luckily, that has been... Read More...

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Writer, Comedian, Wife, Mother, Twitter God: Kelly Oxford

David DeanAugust 6, 2010

Kelly Oxford is witty, sexy, and honest. In her own words, "I was previously described as: Your boyfriend’s ex-girlfriend. Currently described as your: Mom. If I was a mood board you would see: gold, ativan, and a photo of David Sedaris drinking my b... Read More...

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