The Bad Haircut Blues
Bad Haircut Blues I have an appalling new haircut. I’d injured my leg, which made the long drive to my usual salon out of the question. But my … Read more
Roz Warren
Book Review: “We Killed: The Rise of Women in American Comedy…A Very Oral History”
We Killed: The Rise of Women in American Comedy…A Very Oral History — a book review by Roz Warren It has taken the American entertainment industry far too … Read more
Will Write for Crab Cakes
At our age, a new writing partner is much better than a newborn By Roz Warren (and Janet Golden) I’m a humor writer. My work appears in magazines … Read more
Congratulations on Your New Diagnosis! (Greeting Cards for People with Mental Problems)
It’s true, there are greeting cards for everything these days… By Roz Warren, Isaac Blum and Kate Stone Happy birthday to you and all of your personalities. Hope … Read more
Chop Your Own Firewood and Learn to Juggle: Advice I Plan to Ignore from “Life’s Little Instruction Book”
“Life’s Little Instruction Book,” first published in 1991 as a collection of advice from H. Jackson Brown, Jr. to his college-bound son, has sold millions of copies, been … Read more
I’m Terry Gross and This Is (Bleep) Fresh Air
I’m Terry Gross and This Is (Bleep) Fresh Air Back when I edited humor books, I was often interviewed on the radio. Radio shows are hungry to fill … Read more
He Wants Me Naked When I Fling the Front Door Open: Joan Price’s ‘Ageless Erotica’
Book Review: “Ageless Erotica” If you want a glimpse into the erotic imaginations of sex writers who’ve been around the block a few times, pick up a copy … Read more
Confessions of a Cursing Librarian
Even mild-mannered librarians have their limits I recently strained a tendon in my foot, which made walking extremely painful. My podiatrist suggested a cortisone shot. “This will hurt,“ … Read more
Laughing and Looking for Love
Seeking love was never so funny “Sexually, I’m More of a Switzerland” is the second collection of personal ads from the London Review of Books, and a more … Read more
Q: What’s Straight and Gay and Funny as Hell? A: ‘Throwing Shade’
Podcasting comedy duo “Throwing Shade” plays the east coast for the first time The provocative podcasting duo “Throwing Shade” just played the east coast for the first time, … Read more
