Lauren Ash

“Often I feel powerless when I hear stories about animals in shelters across the country whose lives are taken simply because they have no safe place to call home, but raising funds through Strut Your Mutt helps people help these pets.”

“If comedy can be both - silly and fun but also say something and start a dialogue - that's the most you can ever ask for.”

“If you're mayor, it's your duty to support all the groups within the city.”

“I have to say that my background in comedy, of performing live, has been such a great foundation for what we do now on camera. I really value having that kind of experience. Because when you're doing comedy shows you're writing your own material and trying it out on people and you know people find funny and don't.”

“It was my third Second City review before I even got mentioned in the review. It was the third review where it finally was like, 'And Lauren Ash is here.' Thank God, it's about time!”

“Usually when it's the holidays and you're gonna be doing a lot of eating, it's because you're celebrating with people. I think that's the thing to focus on.”

“It's human to want to compare things we know to lay on something we are familiar with. It gives comfort.”

“Adult and senior dogs have just as much love to give as younger ones and I encourage everyone to give an older dog a chance.”

“I would work a morning shift at the gym, nap, then go do a comedy show or class.”

“I'm a 12-14. I don't think 'plus size' is a shameful term at all, I just feel that it's important to label me properly as to not send incorrect messaging about my size.”

“It's important to remind and show kids that no matter what you look like, yeah, there's a place for every one of you.”

“I am a rule follower. I think rules are there for a reason. I don't like breaking them.”

“I don't think anybody's so cool that it's like, 'I've never had my heart broken.' Like, c'mon, that's crap.”