David Dean

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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An Artist You Should Know: Yatika Fields

David DeanSeptember 10, 2010

Yatika Fields is the kind of person who has always been comfortable in his own skin, someone who has always stayed true to who he is. That is something you very rarely find these days, or even those days, or any days. He has energy for life. He lives... Read More...

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The Highly Contagious, Awesomely Hilarious Matt Braunger

David DeanSeptember 3, 2010

Few people have the ability to literally make you smile without saying a word, to somewhat instantly put you in a good mood, even if only for a brief moment. It’s not that stand-up comedian/actor Matt Braunger looks like a cute puppy or any... Read More...

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Delocated Creator, Star, Writer, & 5 Time-Life Winner Jon Glaser

David DeanAugust 26, 2010

Jon Glaser has provided you with many laughs you probably weren't aware of. He has been writing comedy and appearing in sketches for 15 years now for The Dana Carvey Show, Late Night With Conan O'Brien, Human Giant, and many others. Most recently, he... Read More...

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Broad City: Some Funny Bitches, For Real

David DeanAugust 25, 2010

You know when you get into a band way before anyone else, read a book that doesn’t become popular for a year or two, are a fan of a show no one else seems to watch until its third season, etc? You never lose that connection to the band/book/show, l... Read More...

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Natasha Leggero: A Smart, Hilarious, Hard Working, Talented, Crushbreaking Comedian & Actress

David DeanAugust 22, 2010

You know how when you have an idol or hero or something that you've looked up to your whole life, and then you meet them as an adult and they're doing blow in the bathroom of a gas station asking you for $20? Well, this interview was absolutely nothi... 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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Aaron Frisby: The Best Artist You’ve Never Heard Of

David DeanAugust 6, 2010

Vary rarely do you come across an artist who creates for the sake of creating. No agenda. No need for anything. This can almost become frustrating, although it is an admirable characteristic. You can walk into his garage, and see amazing art. Hold on... 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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