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Mar 14

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'The whole point is to tell a story about a fat woman that is not the same as the stories we’ve heard a million times,' says writer Lindy West of her new Hulu series, 'Shrill.'

By John Russell

Feb 20

To Do Thursday: Watch Julia Sweeney Interrogate Cindy Chupack

Cindy Chupack is best known for her work as a writer/producer on Sex and the City, but she also showed

By Rachel Kramer Bussel

Jan 27

Eight Day Week

Wednesday 22nd We think hosting a breakfast to celebrate a new diet book is like holding an A.A. meeting at

By Noelle Hancock

Feb 15

What’s the Deal With Tumors? Sweeney Lives to Laugh About It

By Andrew Sarris

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