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By Jackie Moe<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For over three decades, the “queen of one-liners” comedian Rita Rudner has charmed stages throughout the world, including holding the title of the longest-running, one-person comedy show in Las Vegas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, Rudner is a best-selling author, “I Still Have It…I Just Can’t Remember Where I Put It: Confessions of a Fiftysomething,” “Naked Beneath My Clothes,” as well as the novels “Tickled Pink,” and “Turning The Tables.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Laguna Beach resident divides her time in her second home in Las Vegas during her residency. She often performs her one-woman stand-up throughout Orange County, including making a stop at Segerstrom Center for the Arts on April 7.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At what moment did you realize you belong in comedy?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first time somebody paid me money. Previously I’d been paid in food. Being on TV for the first time was very validating; my first TV appearance was on HBO, alongside Robin Williams, Billy Crystal, Andy Kaufman, Richard Belzer & Pat Benatar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What advice would you give female comedians today?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be yourself, tell the truth, and try to avoid performing in front of Will Smith.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What was a pivotal moment in your comedy career? How did that change you?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deciding to leave Hollywood and move to Las Vegas. It allowed me to stop traveling and start a family, plus performing regularly in my own theater made me a better and wealthier comedian!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What’s next for Rita?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next, I’m going to sleep. Oh, you mean professionally. My autobiography<\/a> comes out in August. I’m performing in a funny play at the Laguna Playhouse next January.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rita Rudner<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Segerstrom Center for the Arts — Samueli Theater<\/p>\n\n\n\n

600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 7<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tickets: $59<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(714) 556-2787<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Online –<\/strong>SCFTA.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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