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Author, actress and comedian Paula Poundstone frequently appears on HBO and is currently a panelist on NPR’s Wait, Wait...Don’t Tell Me, a weekly comedy quiz show. She hosts the popular podcast Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone. She has also appeared on nightly talk shows like The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and Last Call with Carson Daly. She provided the voice for Forgetter Paula in Disney Pixar’s Inside Out. Poundstone tours across North America and appears in at least 85 shows per year. In her engaging show, Poundstone interacts with the audience through conversation, observational humor and razor-sharp jokes.

Searching for Human Happiness

While she was born in Huntsville, Ala., in 1959, Paula Poundstone grew up in Sudbury, Mass. She began her comedy career at open mic nights as a teenager and then became a regular on the Boston comedy scene. In 1990, she appeared on Saturday Night Live with Robin Williams. She appeared in several HBO specials and hosted a talk show. In 2007, the Bravo network aired her stand-up comedy special Look What the Cat Dragged In. Poundstone is also an accomplished author. She published her first book, There’s Nothing in This Book I Meant to Say, in 2007. The book includes hilarious biographies of historical figures like Abraham Lincoln and Helen Keller. Her second book, The Totally Unscientific Study of the Search for Human Happiness, debuted at No. 1 on Amazon’s bestsellers list in the humor category. This book chronicles Poundstone’s search for happiness as she tests a Lamborghini and takes up swing dancing. Kirkus Reviews called her book "a deeply revealing memoir" that "delivers more than it promises." NPR featured the book in its list of Best Books of 2017. Poundstone has won a number of awards for her comedy. She is the winner of the American Comedy Award for Best Female Standup Comic. Her HBO special, Cats, Cops and Stuff, won the Cable ACE Award in 1990, which made her the first female comedian to win the award for best standup comedy act. Her talk show on HBO also won a Cable ACE award. Her pieces on PBS’s Life and Times earned her an Emmy. Poundstone is an advocate for libraries and serves as the national spokesperson for The Association of Library Trustees Advocates Friends & Foundations.

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What can I expect from a Paula Poundstone show?

Paula Poundstone shows are like a conversation with a friend. Her sarcastic humor veers in different directions depending on the audience’s response. Audience members can expect to interact with Poundstone throughout the performance.

How long is the show?

Paula Poundstone’s show is approximately two hours long. Depending on the venue, an intermission may be included about halfway through the performance.

Is this show appropriate for all ages?

The show may contain language that is inappropriate for children, so parents may wish to check with the venue to see if there are any age limitations for a performance.

Where can I see Paula Poundstone on tour?

Poundstone will be appearing in major venues across the United States, including Playhouse Square in Cleveland, the Plaza Live Theatre Orlando and the Sydney Goldstein Theater in San Francisco.

Who are some comedians similar to Paula Poundstone?

Fans of Paula Poundstone’s comedic style may also like Nick Offerman and Wanda Sykes, both of whom have appeared in multiple TV shows and movies.Back to Top