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CHELSEA HANDLER

Comedian and Writer

The comedian and best-selling writer, who just released new work in both mediums, has proven that even after two decades in the business, there’s still plenty left to reveal.

WHAT’S YOUR TRADEMARK? Skiing in my bathing suit.

WHAT KEEPS YOU UP AT NIGHT? People with bare feet on airplanes.

NAME AN INFLUENCE OF YOURS THAT MIGHT SURPRISE PEOPLE. Cher.

“"Hopefully, not another pregnancy."”

WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU SURPRISED YOURSELF IN YOUR PRACTICE? Hitting number one on the New York Times list with my most recent book, I’ll Have What She’s Having.

WHAT DO YOU THINK IS YOUR BIGGEST CONTRIBUTION TO CULTURE? Demonstrating female independence.

IF YOU COULD ATTRIBUTE YOUR SUCCESS TO A SINGLE QUALITY OF YOURS, WHAT WOULD IT BE? My honesty.

WHAT’S COMING UP FOR YOU IN 2025? Hopefully, not another pregnancy.

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