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Jessi Klein

Jessi Klein is a writer and comedian who has frequently appeared on Comedy Central, CNN, VH1, and the Today show. She also likes to think she has value as a human being aside from her numerous credits in the entertainment industry.

articles/2010/08/17/freezing-eggs-and-single-women-turning-35/klein-eggs_120594_u5f6vo

I Refuse to Freeze My Eggs!

When comedian Jessi Klein turned 35, single and with no plans for a baby, her doctor confronted her with an unexpected question about just how far she'd push the boundaries of fertility.

Jessi Klein

articles/2010/08/10/steven-slater-is-the-new-sully/klein-quitters_119212_mdtc2q

Our Favorite Quitter

When flight attendant Steven Slater quit his job and rode his airplane’s emergency slide to freedom, he became a hero to disgruntled workers everywhere. Jessi Klein on why Slater is the recession’s Sully. Plus, watch video of 8 crazy on-the-job movie meltdowns.

Jessi Klein

articles/2009/09/23/moving-out-of-cougar-town/klein-cougar-town_51458_lmkgsi

Moving Out of Cougar Town

Enough with cougars: The word, the idea behind the word, and the new ABC comedy starring Courteney Cox.

Jessi Klein

articles/2009/07/14/tvs-funniest-frenemies/klein-michael-michael_37576_x9qnod

TV's Funniest Frenemies

Jessi Klein writes for Michael Showalter and Michael Ian Black’s new sketch show, Michael and Michael Have Issues—now, she talks to the Michaels about their petty quarrels, Kashi addiction, and delicious sandwiches.

Jessi Klein

articles/2009/03/06/the-worlds-most-dangerous-comedian/brand-my-booky-wook_p9epbu

The World's Most Dangerous Comedian

In his painfully honest (and funny) new memoir, British comedian Russell Brand turns a lifetime of drug and sex addiction, and other relentlessly bad behavior into a rollicking good read. By Jessi Klein.

Jessi Klein

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articles/2009/02/23/10-thoughts-about-the-oscars/klein-oscars-1_15492_zuqpyk

10 Thoughts About the Oscars

I'm going to list my thoughts about this years Oscars in no particular order, although I'd like to start by saying something about order.

Jessi Klein

articles/2009/02/14/10-hot-valentines/klein-10-men---clive-owen_mvas32

10 Hot Valentines

Sexy is subjective. For The Daily Beast's Jessi Klein it means funny, tall, and geeky—anything but People magazine-obvious. VIEW HER GALLERY of ten hotties.

Jessi Klein

articles/2009/02/06/american-psychos/klein-hjntiy_13108_cnmj53

American Psychos

If He’s Just Not That Into You is supposed to make women feel better about dating, why is it filled with so much whining and neuroses?

Jessi Klein

articles/2009/01/23/if-i-ran-the-oscars/klein-oscars_11589_md2lpp

If I Ran the Oscars

Is it too late to take back a few envelopes (Angelina)? Or sneak an extra one in (Dev Patel)? Or ask middle-aged Benjamin Button to be my date?

Jessi Klein

articles/2009/01/20/still-recovering-from-the-fumbled-oath/klein-obama-speech_11236_zw1ba6

Still Recovering From the Fumbled Oath

I cared less about the words, to be honest, than I did about just seeing Obama speak at that podium.

Jessi Klein

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