Wanda Sykes

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Type

Person

Gender

Female

Origin

United States

Active from

1964

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Listeners

24,786

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Wanda Sykes (born March 7, 1964), also known as Wanda Sykes-Hall or Adriana Bedoya, is an American stand-up comedian and actress. She was born in Portsmouth, Virginia and is a graduate of Hampton University in Hampton, Virginia. Sykes is known for her blunt observations on current events, the difference between the sexes and races, and life in general. Much of her humor comes from her delivery, and timing. An example of her humor is her comparison between white-collar corporate thieves and mugg

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Recent publications · Crossref

5 total works indexed

1. Global burden of 369 diseases and injuries in 204 countries and territories, 1990–2019: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019

   · 2020 · cited 15,384x

2. Global, regional, and national incidence, prevalence, and years lived with disability for 354 diseases and injuries for 195 countries and territories, 1990–2017: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017

   · 2018 · cited 10,812x

3. Global, regional, and national prevalence of overweight and obesity in children and adults during 1980–2013: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2013

   · 2014 · cited 9,179x

4. Global Biodiversity Scenarios for the Year 2100

   · 2000 · cited 7,136x

5. Global, regional, and national age-sex-specific mortality for 282 causes of death in 195 countries and territories, 1980–2017: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017

   · 2018 · cited 6,092x

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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."”
• “"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."”
• “"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."”

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Key facts

Born

Wanda Yvette Sykes , ( 1964-03-07 ) March 7, 1964 (age 62) , Portsmouth, Virginia , U.S.

Education

Hampton University ( BS )

Spouses

Dave Hall ​ ​ ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1991 ; divorced</span>"}]]}'>div. 1998 ) ​ Alex Niedbalski ​ ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 2008 ) ​

Years active

1987–present

Medium

Stand-up television film

Genres

Observational comedy surreal humor insult comedy black comedy blue comedy satire

Subjects

American politics African-American culture pop culture racism race relations sexism interpersonal relationships human sexuality traditions

Website

wandasykes .com

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Wikidata facts

Official website

www.wandasykes.com

Image

Wanda Sykes 2010 GLAAD Media Awards.jpg

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