Modified On June 25, 2007
In anticipation of her upcoming turn at the Lyric Theater in Baltimore, the Sun ran a mini-interview with Kathy Griffin.
Griffin says the comedy business is especially tough on women, rejecting Chris Rock’s notion that stand-up is the ultimate meritocracy.
“Chris Rock is a man,” Griffin says. “You’re absolutely held to a different standard as a woman.
“On the other hand, as opposed to regular showbiz, you can be Joan Rivers and still be performing into your 70s. People don’t care if I gain five pounds. They just want to laugh.”
She’s there Wednesday.