[53] Lisa Lampanelli | Stand-up Legend, retired-comedian, actress, 2x Grammy nominated, storyteller

Lisa Lampanelli. With a career spanning over 30 years, Lisa Lampanelli is a stand-up legend. From comedy tours, specials, Comedy Central roasts (Pamela Anderson, David Hasselhoff, & many more!), Grammy nominations, and national TV guest appearances - Lisa became known as the lovable 'Queen of Mean' with her insult stand-up style. "More than a standup - a standout" - Jim Carrey. Announcing her retirement from comedy on Howard Stern in 2018, Lisa dedicates her life to performing in storytelling shows and being a general overall bad-ass. During her career, Lisa had sell-out shows at Radio City & Carnegie Hall and is comfortable and confident in her stand-up abilities which led to her 2x Grammy nominations. Off the stage, other accolades include raising $130,000 for the Gay Men's Health Crisis on Celebrity Apprentice, inspiring others with unflinching honesty about her transformational experiences with self-help + body image workshops, & coaching others. Comedy is a way to connect with people, it's an artform. During this interview, Lisa shares all about her entry into the comedy scene at age 30, small t trauma and capital p purpose, the value of working on yourself, & knowing what you're good at. I couldn't say it better than Howard Stern, Lisa is "a true original and a brilliant comedy mind who’ll steal the show every time.” Listen to the full interview on Spotify, iHeart Radio, or Apple Podcasts. #standup #grammynominated #comic #comedian #comedy #newzealand #america #grammy #podcast #tallpoppytalk #actress #aotearoa #mentalhealthmatters