“I always felt that it was easier to take a funny person and teach them to write television than to take somebody who was a television writer and make them funny. And I discovered a lot of great writers that went on to do a lot of great shows like 'Seinfeld,' 'Friends,' you know, 'Three and a Half Men.'”

American actress, comedian, writer, and producer

Roseanne Cherrie Barr, known professionally as Roseanne, is an American actress, comedian, writer, and producer. She built her career in stand-up comedy and later became widely known for playing the title role in the ABC sitcom Roseanne. Her work on the series brought her an Emmy and a Golden Globe. She is associated with comedy, television, and writing, and her public voice is often linked to the stand-up tradition that launched her career.