31. Paula Poundstone

The Buzz -- It’s impossible to attend a Paula Poundstone performance without marveling at her ability to interact spontaneously with audience members. Armed with nothing but a stool, a microphone and a can of Diet Pepsi, Paula’s ability to create humor on the spot has become the stuff of legend. Little wonder people leave Paula’s shows debating whether the random people she talked to were “plants” – which, of course they never are, and complaining that their cheeks hurt from laughter.