Kickin' Ass and Takin' Names with comedian Sue Costello

Actress, comedian, writer and producer Sue Costello bares all in this gutsy interview on Awakened Nation. From her Boston roots, being picked on as a kid, to her impressive resume and her own sitcom "Costello," as well as her lawsuit with CBS over intellectual property rights, this gutsy powerhouse is also "wick'd smaut" and pulls no punches. Sue also tells us the secret to extraordinary success when auditioning against type, and how she landed such iconic roles on NYPD Blues and in the films "Southie" starring Donnie Wahlberg, "Once in the Life," with Laurence Fishburne, and “The Fighter” with Mark Wahlberg and Christian Bale."I just want to be a role model for the next generation of women in show business." About Sue Costello: “Sue Costello could light an entire city with energy”  It is this energy that infuses and inspires people. At five feet three inches, Sue Costello may look harmless, but once she opens her mouth, it is obvious that this blonde means business - funny business. Sue has the ability to bring a room full of patrons to tears with her comedic disposition and vivacious wit. That, mixed with her vulnerability and honesty, has makes her one of the only women in the business who can do what she does. From her Boston accent, to her “tell it like it is” demeanor, you can’t help but feel like your laughing with your best friend. Sue has appeared on countless television shows including "NYPD Blue” and "Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn” on Comedy Central.  After starring in two TV pilots for CBS, Sue earned her very own self-titled television series, "Costello," in which she also served as a producer and the co-creator.  Sue was also a guest host on NBC's "Later,” performed on Comedy Central's "Premium Blend,” and made it to the finals of NBC’s “Last Comic Standing.” She has also been seen on "Comic's Unleashed" with Byron Allen. Sue has also appeared twice on Marc Maron’s Podcast WTF. Her single episode is 172 and “Live from Boston” episode 407. Sue's website: http://www.suecostello.com Host of Awakened Nation: Brad Szollose