Kate Clinton (born November 9, 1947 ) is an American comedian specializing in political commentary from a gay/lesbian point of view. Read full biography of Kate Clinton →
Some women can't say the word lesbian... even when their mouth is full of one.
I want to host a religious show. I'm sure nobody will be wanting the 11 o'clock spot on Sunday morning. I think we should really get some of... →
I'm happy to say that I'm a lesbian in the world. I know there are people who don't want to be called women comedians, but I think it... →
I definitely want people to laugh because I don't think there's a better feeling - I think it's just so fabulous to laugh. I don't... →
What goes for sex goes double for politics.
I try something new every night. It's an hour show; if it works I maybe try it a few more times and then move that off and try something new.... →
A friend of mine said, no matter what I do I always look like an English teacher. She actually said, you still look like a Campbell's Soup kid.
When my brother-in-law, BIll Clinton, was elected, he had gay friends. That was a coming out.
Lesbian humor isn't trying to sell anything, it doesn't have to sell out. Coming out as a lesbian onstage is still a very political act; if... →
I consider a CD or a comedy collection as a record of what I've been doing, and I try to wrap it up and start new material.
We signed up for Showtime, which I think put us on a Homeland Security list somewhere.
As you can imagine I'm disappointed as anything that I was not selected to be the presidential running mate. And I find it continually appalling... →
Lesbians are likely to be drawn to stand-up, if only because it's cheaper to produce and therefore more accessible for women. But the very form... →
Kate Clinton (born November 9, 1947 ) is an American comedian specializing in political commentary from a gay/lesbian point of view.