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Guest Blogged by Lizz Winstead<\/i><\/p>\n

[Ed Note: And now for something completely different. As a welcome distraction from the last week plus of covering the Fukushima nuclear crisis around the clock (most recently here<\/a> and here<\/a> and here<\/a>, for example), I was delighted to catch my friend Lizz Winstead, co-creator of <\/i>The Daily Show (originally hosted by Craig Kilbourne and now by Jon Stewart) and Minnesota native, distracting her own self yesterday on Twitter by answering 100 questions (more or less) from her “Tweeps”. As the questions to and answers from Lizz were alternately amusing, provocative, hilarious and occasionally just inane, I asked her if she’d mind if we ran them in full here at The BRAD BLOG<\/a>, typos, occasional misnumbering and all, as a guest blog today, just in case <\/i>you needed the temporary distraction as much as I did. In those hopes, here’s at least 99 more things to know about Lizz than you ever thought you wanted to…Oh, and for the Twitter challenged, “RT” means “Re-tweet”. So you’ll see the user’s question re-tweeted (quoted briefly), followed by her answer to it in each tweet. If you need any more explanation than that, you’re shit outta luck. I’m busy!<\/i> – Brad]<\/blockquote>\n

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#100FactsAboutMe seems off to me. People should ask questions that force people to give up answers. More fun: #IllAnswer100questions<\/div>\n
RT @lunarobverse: @lizzwinstead Do you date men shorter than you? \/ 1. I have yes<\/div>\n
RT @kenlowery: @lizzwinstead Any lasting regrets re: career? \/2. poor anger management at times but mostly no regrets<\/div>\n
RT @paulisded: @lizzwinstead Replacements, Soul Asylum, or Husker Du as greatest Minneapolis rock band? \/3.Mats<\/div>\n
RT @ELDING: @lizzwinstead So will you or won’t you be hosting another PoliSnark Workshop someday so I might plan way, way ahead…? 4. Yes<\/div>\n
RT @FatChickinLA: @lizzwinstead Do you like to sign autographs? \/5. Its uncomfortable but I will becaus eit means something to someone<\/div>\n
RT @guybranum: @lizzwinstead Top three Minnesota State Fair foods? \/6. Fries, porkchop, Corn dog<\/div>\n
RT @real_danimal: @lizzwinstead \/7. xmas tree, My mouth wld get me in trouble, Susie, dog, cocker\/lab mix <\/div>\n
RT @kristadills: @lizzwinstead Are you coming to Atlanta soon, and..bonus points, did I score tickets already? \/yes and yes?<\/div>\n
RT @stevearrowood: @lizzwinstead Where\/how was T.D.Show created? \/9. In NYC, in the heads of 2 smart women 1n 1995\/1996<\/div>\n
RT @creekbear: @lizzwinstead best building in MPLS? \/ 10. Nyes<\/div>\n
RT @1MJ: @lizzwinstead what was your worst date? \/11. blind date. Watching him jump for joy as Gulf war 1 unfolded on bar TV<\/div>\n
RT @henrygram: @lizzwinstead What accomplishment are you most proud of ? (professionally) 12. hm. I think Wake up world need more than 140<\/div>\n
RT @workingmomfence: @lizzwinstead who are your favorite funny ladies?\/ 13. Too many to list so I will say my sisters<\/div>\n
RT @MplsMusicAlly: @lizzwinstead 14. I do work I love, credit comes if people see your voice in the work. I’m happy<\/div>\n
RT @charmedimsure: @lizzwinstead So… What’s the deal with Craig Kilbourn? #channelingSeinfeld \/15. Who?<\/div>\n
RT @ljishie: @lizzwinstead biggest triumph? \/16. Believing In Myself an the shit I took yesterday. Epic<\/div>\n
RT @limbsoup: @lizzwinstead Are you my mother? \/ 17. Are you medical waste? If so, maybe <\/div>\n
RT @FatChickinLA: @lizzwinstead Do you think woman are as funny as men? 18. I think humor is subjective so anyone is as funny as anyone else<\/div>\n
RT @SettleSays: @lizzwinstead What’s your escape from writing, talking, words in general.. \/19. Music, cooking, yoga, dogs<\/div>\n
RT @thetruthwillout: @lizzwinstead Do you plan on getting married and having a family…as in “kids”?\/ 20. Never wanted marriage and kids.<\/div>\n
RT @TheMJMiller: @lizzwinstead Minneapolis or St. Paul?\/ 21. Mpls<\/div>\n
RT @stevearrowood: @lizzwinstead Fave Mpls\/StP bfast, lunch, din?\/ 22. bfast: Keyes\/ Lunch: Ikes\/ Dinner: The Grand Bakery<\/div>\n
RT @crash_the_dog: @lizzwinstead – was Kilborn a) as big a douche as he seemed or b) a bigger douche than he seemed?\/ 23. who?<\/div>\n
RT @JerryMander: @lizzwinstead Why? \/24. Why not?<\/div>\n
RT @dearsmitty: @lizzwinstead Who’s the funniest Tom Morgan you have met in, say, the past two days at a writing workshop?\/ 25. Tom Morgan<\/div>\n
RT @krissimmons: @lizzwinstead Song that’s playing as U R walking away fr man who’ll never deserve you? 26. Tall in Saddle, Joan armatrading<\/div>\n
RT @AshleyBenlove: @lizzwinstead Would you ever go back to The Daily Show? \/ 27. If they needed me, yes. But Jon has it down. He rulz<\/div>\n
RT @stef2dope: @lizzwinstead how does one get a chance to go out with you? \/ 28. Most don’t. Those that do are never heard from again.<\/div>\n
RT @eyeofbrown: @lizzwinstead How tall are you?\/ 28. 5.8<\/div>\n
RT @crap4face: @lizzwinstead T -n- A (.Y.) \/ 29. “In The Butt Bob.”<\/div>\n
RT @jazzidiot: @lizzwinstead is it OK if I thnk of U at those times, in that way? \/ 30. As Long as you don’t envision me hosting the Oscars<\/div>\n
RT @KIllingYourBuzz: @lizzwinstead are you high right now? \/ 31. Smoking meth though my anal cavity. Preserves the teeth<\/div>\n
RT @alexismadrigal: 33. Oh course not. You are a hack<\/div>\n
RT @Greenethoughts: @lizzwinstead Funniest D.S. Alum? Helms? Carrel? Colbert? Other? \/ 34. Brian Unger @bungerla<\/div>\n
RT @ELDING: @lizzwinstead If you had to bang a Kennedy, would it be JFK or RFK? \/ 35. Tom Kennedy, Hosted Split Second in the 1970’s<\/div>\n
RT @henrygram: @lizzwinstead Who really pisses you off these days? \/ 36. Any with power who is fucking up.<\/div>\n
RT @becks58: @lizzwinstead are you sorry you started answering these questions? 37. I wish ppl would step up their game!<\/div>\n
RT @louischance: @lizzwinstead Shields or Yarnell? \/ 38. Frack<\/div>\n
RT @rtrac3y: @lizzwinstead What’s your favorite Disneyland\/world ride? 39. Bashful<\/div>\n
RT @geoff9cow: @lizzwinstead – if could chose to live AND perform in any decade \/ 40. Hm. 1940’s. I would like to be Barbara Stanwyck<\/div>\n
RT @ThisIsTooEasy: @lizzwinstead can we have drinks next time you come to L.A. \ud83d\ude42 \/ 41. Only if you have registered in your neighborhood<\/div>\n
RT @djw511: @lizzwinstead wouldn’t it be a hoot to be on wtf with @marcmaron ? \/ 42. Yes it would. I am hoping I have the chance 1 day<\/div>\n
RT @richfeldman: @lizzwinstead Paper or boxers? \/ 43. Depends<\/div>\n
RT @jbrown3079: @lizzwinstead Boxers or briefs?\/ already got that one \ud83d\ude41 <\/div>\n
RT @hmx5: @lizzwinstead How do you explain Twitter to ppl who say they “don’t get it”? \/ 44. I slowly back away after I have stabbed them.<\/div>\n
RT @henrygram: @lizzwinstead any words on Palin’s israel tour? \/ 45. AIPAC of lies it will be.<\/div>\n
RT @jamrockstar: @lizzwinstead What might one have to do to get you to speak at a DFL event in October? \/ 46. Ask and offer cash.<\/div>\n
RT @Twittemus: @lizzwinstead Paper or plastic? \/ 47. Is this another underwear question?<\/div>\n
RT @speaks_so_well: @lizzwinstead Do you consider Minneapolis or NYC your home? \/ 48. my roots r MN but home is NYC.<\/div>\n
RT @mpf2011: @lizzwinstead Why are ppl asking you questions? \/ 48. We are all lonely and sad<\/div>\n
RT @secretcabdriver: @lizzwinstead First act as Queen of World? \/49. Feed everyone. When ppl are full, they lay down instead of going to war<\/div>\n
RT @NewEnglishDaze: @lizzwinstead If you could pick anything, such as a bridge, what would you like named after you? \/ 50. A dog park<\/div>\n
RT @BrewCityBrawler: @lizzwinstead worst thing about mpls (not weather)? \/ 51. The passive aggressive Lutherans and no good delivery<\/div>\n
RT @ginalou: @lizzwinstead Favorite non-political blog? 52. Ruth Reichl<\/div>\n
RT @doktorbuzzo: @lizzwinstead Can you fit Prince in your hip pocket? \/53. If I could he would be there now<\/div>\n
RT @mpf2011: @lizzwinstead Who do you think is the funniest Daily Show correspondent–past or present? \/answered already Brian Unger<\/div>\n
RT @emptywheel: @lizzwinstead Most memorable meal? \/ 54. Mario Batali cookin at my house with Bourdain. pasta, vinegar pork chops.<\/div>\n
RT @jamieharbor: @lizzwinstead Ever been threatened by an angry teabagger? Picketed? \/ 55. Yes. At many a Clinic fundraiser<\/div>\n
RT @vcthree: @lizzwinstead How was it working in the radio business for that brief time? \/56. I love radio. It is such a personal medium<\/div>\n
RT @Gurdur: @lizzwinstead Q: What (srsly + non-srsly) would you like to build next? \/ 57. unapologetic political humor site\/TV show<\/div>\n
RT @gameandpc: @lizzwinstead Are you ever going to stage a coup\/revolution\/tyrannical uprising and what can we do to help? \/58. Yes. TBD<\/div>\n
RT @GregPutnam: @lizzwinstead What was the first thing you thought of doing during the Super Moon? \/ 59. I wish I was kissing someone<\/div>\n
RT @TheMJMiller: @lizzwinstead Heath, Jared or Nick Barkley? \/60. Charlie Callas<\/div>\n
RT @marcacohen: @lizzwinstead Do you secretly wish you were jewish? \/61. No, I am extremely anti semitic<\/div>\n
RT @crash_the_dog: @lizzwinstead grocery store – 3 items would most make the clerk think “wtf?” 62. fabreeze, lighter fluid funyons<\/div>\n
RT @henrygram: @lizzwinstead Biggest misconception people have of you? \/ 65. That I love NASCAR<\/div>\n
RT @jazzidiot: @lizzwinstead Red Vines or Twizzlers? \/ 66. BLACK LICORICE<\/div>\n
RT @Marcwcook: @lizzwinstead if it would save the lives of yerdogs, would you vote republican the rest of your life? 67. blow them, not vote<\/div>\n
RT @Pilloporto: @lizzwinstead popular kid or nerd in HS? \/68. Both. student council\/pothead\/danceline\/theater<\/div>\n
RT @Drawmark: @lizzwinstead Who’s the Funniest alum from Weekends with Maury and Connie? \/69. MY FAV QUESTION!!! Connie<\/div>\n
RT @Liberalmomma: @lizzwinstead Who is\/was your favorite Beatle and what is your favorite Beatles song? \/70. John. In My Life<\/div>\n
RT @rponto: @lizzwinstead “Torpedo of Truth” tour: great idea – or Freudian tragedy? \/71. Finest Moment In American Introspection<\/div>\n
RT @RosettaStone1: @lizzwinstead Who will be the Republican presiential candidate in 2012? \/ 72. Virginia Thomas<\/div>\n
RT @LowerSpringdale: @lizzwinstead Marry, Fuck, Kill: @pattonoswalt, @TheEllenShow, @MikeVick ? \/ 74. fuck, fuck, kill in this order<\/div>\n
RT @kelbutt: @lizzwinstead Favorite Monkee? 77. Davey<\/div>\n
RT @kimperious: @lizzwinstead Important question: Which side do you fall on? Nyes: Polka Bar or Piana Bar side? \/ Both<\/div>\n
RT @EmEeeBee: @lizzwinstead Are you going to answer every question? 78. yes, but not repeats.<\/div>\n
RT @marcacohen: @lizzwinstead two people (living or dead) you’d most like to have dinner with? \/ My dad again<\/div>\n
RT @jbrown3079: @lizzwinstead Is answering these questions keeping you from finishing your book? \/ 81. YES!<\/div>\n
RT @RosettaStone1: @lizzwinstead Favorite “pick-me-up” song ? \/ 82. Uptown Prince, I Will Dare, Replacements<\/div>\n
RT @rponto: @lizzwinstead Subject of a “last lecture” would be… 83. Pork<\/div>\n
RT @NuclearMango: @lizzwinstead remember this? PIC: http:\/\/alturl.com\/ae6vh \/84. Yes. NN2010<\/div>\n
RT @improvperson: @lizzwinstead name 3 things that people need to talk about more: \/ 85. media criticism, citizens United, women’s rights<\/div>\n
RT @RBWUncleRock: @lizzwinstead Fuck marry kill..Prince, Westerberg, Pirner \/ 86. hm. 2 are friends here so westerberg, Pirner, Prince<\/div>\n
RT @RosettaStone1: @lizzwinstead How do you decide which questions to answer? \/ 87. I answer most.<\/div>\n
RT @mikejolk: @lizzwinstead Epiphany from your last workshop? \/ 88. More time means more connection and better product.<\/div>\n
RT @ExecMoonbeam: @lizzwinstead What is your guiltiest pleasure? \/ 89. McDonalds Fries, Lifetime Movies<\/div>\n
RT @Houckadoodledoo: @lizzwinstead What’s your favorite place besides MPLS or NYC? \/ 90. PARIS and Montauk<\/div>\n
RT @rponto: @lizzwinstead Any foreign languages? \/91. French<\/div>\n
RT @byepluto: @lizzwinstead How do you distinguish between an idiot and a fool \/ 92. A fool is an idiot who does not know he is.<\/div>\n
RT @footsasleep: @lizzwinstead Can you keep a secret? \/ 93. Yes. It’s why I have so many old friends<\/div>\n
RT @RosettaStone1: @lizzwinstead Who is your favorite non-fiction author? \/ 94. Molly Ivins<\/div>\n
RT @doktorbuzzo: @lizzwinstead Which troubled celebrity most needs a hug and a “there, there” from you? \/ 94. gadaffi<\/div>\n
RT @MissAlmiraGulch: @lizzwinstead Best memory (food ) of living in San Francisco? \/ 95. The wilted spinach salad at Cha Cha Cha<\/div>\n
RT @geor3ge: @lizzwinstead Who composes the musical of your life? \/ 96. Gershwin<\/div>\n
RT @eyeofbrown: @lizzwinstead Do you ever block people simply because they start following you? \/ Only if they hate dogs<\/div>\n
RT @ZoltanMS: @lizzwinstead First paid writing gig? \/ 96. Women Aloud I think…<\/div>\n
RT @mannielynn: @lizzwinstead who would have been a great first woman president? \/ 97. Lassie<\/div>\n
RT @derekjjohnson: How on Earth did you recognize a random Twitter buddy in Vegas \/ 98. If you value my words, I try to do the same?<\/div>\n
RT @3Geezy: @lizzwinstead Best excuse to not return a call? \/ You are the subject of the book, 98. “The Diving Bell and The Butterfly”<\/div>\n
RT @subschema: @lizzwinstead Favourite coping mechanism for a breakup? \/ 99. dog piles, distance<\/div>\n
RT @kristadills: @lizzwinstead Most unfortunate tattoo? \/ 100. No tats<\/div>\n
Fuck do I keep going here??<\/div>\n
RT @drywall: @lizzwinstead Any plans to come to New Mexico? \/ 101. Make it happen<\/div>\n
RT @hriefs: @lizzwinstead Bigger brain: you, Maddow or Stewart? \/ 101. Maddow, then Stewart, I am not even in their league.<\/div>\n

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Lizz Winstead<\/a> is a comedian and the co-creator and former head writer of Comedy Central’s <\/i>The Daily Show<\/>. She a frequent contributor to MSNBC’s <\/i>The Ed Show and was a founder and early program director of Air America where she co-hosted <\/i>Unfiltered with rapper Chuck D and some lady known as Rachel Maddow. Her official website is LizzWinstead.com<\/a> and she can be followed on Twitter at @LizzWinstead<\/a> where she can frequently be found procrastinating from finishing her upcoming new book.<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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