Quote by Kate Clinton

Lesbian humor isn't trying to sell anything, it doesn't have to sell out. Coming out as a lesbian onstage is still a very political act if it weren't, more women would do it.

Lesbian humor isn't trying to sell anything, it doesn't have

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This quote highlights the power and significance of lesbian humor. It suggests that lesbian humor doesn't conform to societal expectations or attempt to please everyone. Unlike mainstream humor, it doesn't feel the need to compromise its genuine expression for commercial success. The act of publicly acknowledging one's lesbian identity through comedy is seen as a deeply political statement, as it challenges dominant heteronormative norms. The quote implies that the limited number of women openly identifying as lesbians in comedy indicates the ongoing political nature of this act and the obstacles that still exist for women in asserting their lesbian identities.

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