There’s a quote that is often used to describe comedy: “We must laugh to keep us from crying.” Napoleon Bonaparte first said it, but over time, the words evolved, but the meaning remained the same: ...

Ricky Gervais is a multi-talented comedian, actor, writer, producer, and filmmaker. He co-created and starred in groundbreaking sitcoms such as The Office, Extras, Life’s Too Short, Derek, and the ...

The Times recently spoke with six women who started stand-up comedy later in life. Their big takeaway: Stand-up comedy is a unique artform because anyone can do it as long as they’re funny. Performing ...