What do you get when you mix an ex-lawyer, queer icon, stand-up comic, political satirist, and accidental contractor? You get Maggie Cassella. In this unforgettable Pride Month episode of A Life Worth Being, Sue reconnects with her longtime friend Maggie Cassella—a powerhouse queer comedian, writer, producer, and self-described jill-of-all-trades. From bartending at one of Hartford’s first lesbian bars to launching North America's first queer comedy festival, Maggie’s done it all—and she has the stories to prove it. ✨ In this laugh-out-loud conversation, Maggie talks about: Going from the courtroom to the comedy stage (thanks to a dare from Lea DeLaria)
Producing the first all-queer comedy fest We're Funny That Way
Lessons from decades of queer visibility and activism
The real deal on jealousy, legacy, and making space for the next generation
Her new work in film, TV writing, and the viral-ready jingle "She’s That Lesbian"
She also shares what it means to use humor as healing, and why kindness—more than fame—is the legacy that really matters. 📍 Maggie’s Website: https://maggiecassella.com/ 🌈 Learn more at: https://werefunnythatway.com/ 🎁 Support LGBTQ2S+ causes: https://rainbowcharitynetwork.org/
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[00:00:00] - Podcast Anniversary & Introduction [00:01:02] - Early Memories and Friendship Stories [00:08:07] - Maggie Casella’s Career Journey [00:11:22] - Comedy, Identity, and Evolving as a Comic [00:21:15] - Creative Projects and Current Work [00:29:03] - Mentoring, Ego, and Supporting Other Comics [00:45:07] - Kindness and Personal Legacy [00:53:13] - Outro and Resources
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