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About Joan Rivers
American comedian, actress, producer, writer and television host
Joan Rivers was an American comedian, actress, producer, writer, and television host. She was known for a blunt style of comedy that often crossed into controversy, and for helping open doors for women in comedy. She was born Joan Alexandra Molinsky. Her act was built around self-deprecation, sharp observations, and jokes aimed at celebrities and politicians, all delivered in a recognizable New York accent. She received an Emmy Award and a Grammy Award, and was also nominated for a Tony Award.
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- “My husband wanted to be cremated. I told him I'd scatter his ashes at Neiman Marcus - that way, I'd visit him…”Joan Rivers
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Books by Joan Rivers
Murder at the Academy Awards
2009
Bouncing Back
1997
I hate everyone--starting with me
2013
Diary of a mad diva
2014
Don't Count the Candles
1999