I’ve never known anyone as funny as she. But even when doing impressions of people, she does not --(14)-- them.

The fire marshal had to ask the crowd to leave; they were violating a city --(9)-- that only allows 20 people in the lobby.

I gave her credit for her talent but didn’t --(6)-- her skills.

She --(4)-- accepts all invitations to perform at charity benefits. She likes to help out that way.

I think that she is good enough to --(2)-- to the professional ranks, but she says she wouldn’t want to --(3)-- comedy as a full-time career.

In addition to telling jokes, Aunt Stella will sometimes --(10)-- a story, usually of something that happened to her.

At a show, I sometimes accidentally --(19)-- out a punchline I’ve heard before.

In fact, she’s very --(15)-- of comedians who use hurtful material in their routines.

A newspaper --(5)-- once reviewed Aunt Stella’s act and praised her for her unique style. I thought the review was right on target.

Audiences lover her. One night a hundred people stood in a crowded --(8)-- of a sold-out theater, hoping to get tickets.

When she’s practicing, I always --(17)-- her requests to try out new material on me.

Even an unfavorable review leaves her --(7)--. She goes onstage no matter what.

My aunt Stella makes her living as a salesclerk during the day, but she spends her evenings working as an --(1)-- comedian.