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Monday August 31, 2015

Elayne Boosler

Elayne BooslerThe hysterical Elayne Boosler, described as "a titan of the stand-up comedy world," has appeared multiple times on late-night TV shows, produced and written five Showtime comedy specials, and written and directed two movies for Cinemax. Known for her "thoughtful and feisty political humor," she's currently working on three books. She founded and runs an animal rescue and advocacy non-profit organization, (Elayne Boosler's) Tails of Joy, her passion. Her fashion philosophy: "If you're not covered in dog hair, your life is empty."

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