Wanda's Open Road
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Wanda Sykes Highlight (1:05)
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Interview (6:23)
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A Good Dead End Job (1:06)
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The Money Will Come (0:42)
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Thinking of the Positive (0:32)
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Why I'm Here On Earth (0:39)
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What Makes You Happy? (1:18)
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Career In Comedy (0:52)
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Couldn't Go Back (0:30)
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Giving Up The Safety Net (0:23)
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INTERVIEWED BY:
America Team
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INTERVIEW LOCATION:
Los Angeles, CA
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AIRED ON:
Public Television: Season Three
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ON DVD:
WANDA SYKES
Comedian
INTERESTS:
THEMES DISCUSSED:
Choices Money & Financial Security Pressure Dedication Failure Struggle Desire Culture Fulfillment Planning Family Support & Encouragement Doubt Risk
TAGS:
dave chappelle, government, happiness, health benefits, marketing, material possessions, national security agency, NSA, positivity, safety net, security, writing jokes
BIOGRAPHY:
Wanda Sykes is immediately recognizable from her wide assortment of television and movie rolls. Few people realize that before starring in her own comedy central show, ‘Wanda Does It,' winning two Emmys for her work on ‘Inside the NFL,' co-starring alongside Jennifer Lopez in the film ‘Monster-in-Law,' and accusing Larry David of being an ‘ass man,' on ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm,' Wanda worked for the National Security Agency in Washington DC. One day while listening to the radio, Wanda heard of a local stand-up comedy competition. She entered, won and almost immediately hit the stand-up circuit. Wanda didn't look back, even though she was leaving a solid job with security and benefits. Wanda's advice for young people who are undecided as to a career is to be concerned first and foremost with their passion, not their pocketbook. She also warns against future unhappiness for those whose first allegiance is to the status quo.
