Bravo for Reno.(Brief Article)

Publication: The Advocate (The national gay & lesbian newsmagazine)

Publication Date: 10-APR-01

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Outspoken comedian Reno talks about bringing her pissed-off shtick to Bravo's new reality show Citizen Reno

"I've always thought of her as this ranting, raving little everywoman," says Lily Tomlin of Reno. Hence the title of her new show for Bravo, Citizen Reno. "It's supposed to be my life," says Reno. "Me as you. This is the same stuff that happens to you. It's just the way I go about dealing with it, and sometimes it's funny." The comedian pauses, then adds, "You know, because ... well, I guess I'm funny."

Although Reno has been funny and pissed off since she was a little girl, the idea of pursuing a career in comedy evolved slowly. "I...

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