As an interviewer, you are suppose to be unbiased. Just give the facts and that is it. I don't have that ability with this comedian. She was the first person that ever let me do my stand up comedy and for that I will always be grateful. I also once lied to her high school friend for an entire evening about being a classmate from her elementary and she backed up my story. I could go on and on about her doing Conan and being a Go Gal, but instead, I will let her words be your guide. Ladies and Gentleman...Beth Stelling!
Stelling: I'm doing pretty good. I'm happy.
Riggs: If you could, how would you plan your own funeral?
Stelling: I think I would like a viewing before I am cremated so that people can kiss me on the lips before I burn.
Riggs: Corn: Canned or Fresh?
Stelling: FRESH. FRESH FRESH FRESH. Corn on the cob boiled perfectly, bright yellow, smothered in buttah and SALTTTTT!
Riggs: What is the thing (tv show, comedian, person etc.) that gave you the idea to start comedy?
Stelling: Early on I got a kick out of the fear and consequent joy that came from putting myself on silly display for large groups (or smaller crowds of people related to me). I don't know the exact impetus for that, but I know that watching older kids perform in our high school's musicals made me want to do that. I loved the idea of people coming to see a show and you being responsible for their enjoyment.
Riggs: If you could have dinner with any historical figure, what would you suggest as an appetizer?
Stelling: Mozarella sticks. No, caprese salad.
Riggs: How many surgeries have you had?
Stelling: None that I remember.
Riggs: What are your four favorite state capitals (lower 48)? Please don't say why. Stelling: Dubuque, Des Moines, Davenport, Marshalltown, Mason City, Keokuk, Ames, Clear Lake
Riggs: 5 words or less...explain religion.
Stelling: It is a good story.
Riggs: What are you most proud of in the world?
Stelling: My nieces and nephews.
Riggs: Any final thoughts? (Although none of your words will be edited, do know that if you do not include nice words about me, I will add them in for you...fyi, my version of you will be very complimentary towards me)
Stelling: I don't like showering but once I'm in there it's where I do all my writing. I guess I just don't like drying my hair/styling it. Also, that Matt Riggs is one hell of a good man. Some might say a mighty good man. I would be one of those some.
*Photo Credited to Mandee Johnson
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