Wanda Sykes

thumb|Wanda Sykes (2010) Wanda Yvette Sykes (born March 7, 1964) is an American stand-up comedian, actress, and writer. She was first recognized for her work as a writer on The Chris Rock Show, for which she won a Primetime Emmy Award in 1999. Quotes "I love doing stand-up. ... That's where I feel like I can be free." "Oh, shoot. That's right. I forgot. I'm a black, lesbian female, and they aren't ready for this yet." "But they weren't ready to see a black woman who happens to be a lesbian also making fun of the president." Wanda Sykes Loves Stand-Up: That's Where 'I Can Be Free,' She Says by Northern California Public Media. Retrieved 10/11/2023. "I feel like with as much blood of my ancestors that has been shed to build this country, this is my country. I feel like I have more of a right here than anyone else." Only God can say – That’s enough’: Wanda Sykes, the uncancellable standup superstar by Ellen E Jone. May 19, 2023. Retrieved 10/11/2023. "I hope we can get to a place where it’s normal to say, “Yeah, my wife and I,” and it’s not, “oh my god!” Which is why it’s important to have representation." "If your family isn’t supportive, you're going to find somebody who would be that surrogate parent who will love you and take care of you. You’ll make family. I did. Know that there’s places and people who will love you—and you can and you will have an amazing life." Wanda Sykes on Coming Out as Gay to the World at 44: "I Had to Say Something" by Jonathan Borge. Apr 13, 2020. Retrieved 10/11/2023. External links Category:Stand-up comedians from the United States Category:Actresses from Virginia Category:Television producers Category:Producers from the United States Category:Television personalities Category:Broadcasters Category:Women authors from the United States Category:LGBT rights activists Category:LGBT people Category:Women activists from the United States Category:African Americans Category:1964 births Category:Living people