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 PlimptonPeople seem to think that you should be willing to speak to them whether they're jerks or not.
Martha PlimptonWoke up this morning to the incredible news that I was nominated for an Emmy, and a shower full of dog poop. Apparently my dog is so excited, she has explosive diarrhea. I truly could not be more thankful to the Emmy voters for including me in this brilliant company of extraordinary women. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to go clean up an enormous amount of dog poop out of my shower. Yay!
Martha Plimpton