It's not common for a woman on television, especially if she's the mom of the family, to be funny. She's usually a straight man or foil. (Martha Plimpton)

It's not common for a woman on television, especially if she's the mom of the family, to be funny. She's usually a straight man or foil.

Martha Plimpton

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