Like a Lampshade in a Whorehouse: My Life in Comedy
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Like a Lampshade in a Whorehouse: My Life in Comedy is the memoir of pioneering stand-up comedian Phyllis Diller, chronicling her trailblazing career and distinctive comedic persona.
All labels observed (2)
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| Like a Lampshade in a Whorehouse: My Life in Comedy canonical | 1 |
| My Life in Comedy | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Like a Lampshade in a Whorehouse: My Life in Comedy Context triple: [Phyllis Diller, wrote, Like a Lampshade in a Whorehouse: My Life in Comedy]
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Blue Collar Comedy Tour
Blue Collar Comedy Tour is a popular stand-up comedy concert film and tour featuring a group of American blue-collar comedians delivering observational and Southern-themed humor.
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The Original Kings of Comedy
The Original Kings of Comedy is a landmark stand-up comedy film and tour featuring top African American comedians, including Bernie Mac, delivering influential and culturally resonant performances.
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Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy
Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy is a documentary film that explores the history, cultural impact, and evolution of African American humor through interviews with prominent Black comedians and scholars.
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D.
No One Loves You (stand-up special)
"No One Loves You" is a stand-up comedy special by Roy Wood Jr. that showcases his sharp social commentary and observational humor.
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America's Funnyman
America's Funnyman is a comedy album by alternative stand-up persona Neil Hamburger, showcasing his deliberately awkward, anti-comedy style.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
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Target entity: Like a Lampshade in a Whorehouse: My Life in Comedy Target entity description: Like a Lampshade in a Whorehouse: My Life in Comedy is the memoir of pioneering stand-up comedian Phyllis Diller, chronicling her trailblazing career and distinctive comedic persona.
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A.
Blue Collar Comedy Tour
Blue Collar Comedy Tour is a popular stand-up comedy concert film and tour featuring a group of American blue-collar comedians delivering observational and Southern-themed humor.
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B.
The Original Kings of Comedy
The Original Kings of Comedy is a landmark stand-up comedy film and tour featuring top African American comedians, including Bernie Mac, delivering influential and culturally resonant performances.
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C.
Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy
Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy is a documentary film that explores the history, cultural impact, and evolution of African American humor through interviews with prominent Black comedians and scholars.
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D.
No One Loves You (stand-up special)
"No One Loves You" is a stand-up comedy special by Roy Wood Jr. that showcases his sharp social commentary and observational humor.
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E.
America's Funnyman
America's Funnyman is a comedy album by alternative stand-up persona Neil Hamburger, showcasing his deliberately awkward, anti-comedy style.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (26)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf | book ⓘ |
| about |
Phyllis Diller
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show business ⓘ stand-up comedy ⓘ women in comedy ⓘ |
| author | Phyllis Diller ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| depicts |
development of a distinctive comedic persona
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trailblazing career in stand-up comedy ⓘ |
| focusesOn | pioneering role of Phyllis Diller in stand-up comedy ⓘ |
| genre |
autobiography
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comedy memoir ⓘ |
| hasSubject |
career milestones of Phyllis Diller
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celebrity life ⓘ personal anecdotes ⓘ |
| hasSubtitle | My Life in Comedy ⓘ |
| hasTitle | Like a Lampshade in a Whorehouse ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| literaryForm | non-fiction ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
Phyllis Diller’s career
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Phyllis Diller’s comedic persona ⓘ |
| narrativePerspective | first-person ⓘ |
| portrays |
challenges faced by female comedians
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entertainment industry ⓘ |
| timePeriodCovered | 20th century American comedy ⓘ |
| workOf | Phyllis Diller ⓘ |
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Subject: Like a Lampshade in a Whorehouse: My Life in Comedy Description of subject: Like a Lampshade in a Whorehouse: My Life in Comedy is the memoir of pioneering stand-up comedian Phyllis Diller, chronicling her trailblazing career and distinctive comedic persona.
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