“I made so many jokes about poor Russell Crowe, he once knocked on my dressing room door, and told me he wanted to go out on this chat show we were on to laugh with me. Now he's ruined it. I can't make another joke about him.”

American comedian and writer, 1933–2014, known for her razor-sharp wit and fearless self-deprecation. She carved a niche in stand-up comedy with her unflinching honesty and sharp observations on life, culture, and the absurdities of fame. Her writing—including memoirs and essays—extended her voice beyond the stage, blending humor with keen social commentary.