Monday, November 21, 2011

Amy Poehler Wins Power of Comedy Award, Promises More Female Programming

Amy Poehler Wins Power of Comedy Award, Promises More Female Programming

Amy Poehler Wins Power of Comedy Award, Promises More Female Programming

Amy Poehler won Variety's Power of Comedy Award on Saturday, staking the claim as the first woman to do so. Her acceptance speech jabbed at Will Ferrell then weaved in and out of her crass humor and genuine advocacy for cancer awareness. The ears of feminists perked up as she promised, "I will take this honor seriously, and I'm gonna use my newly acquired power to create television shows that highlight issues important to women." [ more › ]


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