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I was lucky enough to meet Bridget McManus a couple of years ago on a cruise from Miami to the Bahamas. We shared a special moment (of hilarity) the very first evening as she hosted karaoke and I embarrassed myself by performing Rick Springfield’s “Jessie’s Girl.”

McManus, the energizer bunny of comedians (and karaoke hosts) faux battled me on stage for the affections of another cruise guest, an impromptu rendering which attempted to bring the 80s love triangle anthem to life in lesbian form.

While that moment on stage may have been the highlight of my entertainment career, McManus’ accomplishments have gone on to far outshine mine. The Los Angeles-based performer who once said that she “wanted to be a stand-up comedian since I was a fetus” is living her embryonic dream.

Perhaps best known to lesbian audiences for her Logo Network series “Bridget McManus Presents: That Time of the Month” and “Brunch with Bridget” and her Tellofilms mockumentary “McManusland,” McManus can now be seen daily on the “Queen Latifah Show,” doing the splits and inspiring laughter as only she can with her high-energy and provocative style.

In addition to her prodigious comedic skills, McManus is also a contributor at AfterEllen.com and a skilled painter.

As luck would have it, I was able to get the multi-talented McManus to put down the microphones and paint brushes long enough to play along with this week’s Fast 5.

1. Finish this sentence: “I think the key to being happy is…”

Having more peace in one’s life than stress.

2. If you had to give up one of the following for an entire year, which would you choose to live without: cell phone, television, hair products or chocolate?

Does this include shampoo? If not, then I’ll happily get rid of all other hair products ‘cuz I don’t really futz over my hair. I could probably get rid of TV, too, but don’t you dare touch my chocolate!

3. What’s the maximum number of cats you’d feel comfortable owning before worrying that the neighbors were starting to whisper, “There goes the cat lady?”

I’m allergic to cats but, since I am a lesbian and I’m married to a lesbian, I do live with one cat, which I refer to as my step-cat. But I’ll happily own 10 dogs and I don’t care what my neighbors think.

4. Early bird or night owl?

Neither. I’m a 10a.m. to 8p.m. kinda girl.

5. What’s your favorite home-cooked meal?

If my mom is cooking it’s manicotti with garlic bread. If my wife is cooking it’s scrambled eggs. I can’t make eggs so whenever she makes them for me it’s such a wonderful treat.

Want to stay up-to-date with Bridget McManus? Visit her website and be sure to follow her on Facebook and Twitter.

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Bridget McManus joins actress and therapist Cathy DeBuono to answer questions from readers about age differences, emotional maturity, and how to figure out if you’re gay.

In between discussing serious matters, Bridget bangs a drum (literally), there’s a lot of flirting, and Cathy tries to force her to eat a chicken sandwich.

Learn more about Cathy at CathyIsIn.com.

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Recognized for her provocative and uninhibited style, stand-up comic and actor Bridget McManus has starred in her own television show, “Bridget McManus Presents: That Time of the Month”, the award-winning “Brunch with Bridget” on the Logo Network and her wonderful web series, “McManusland.”

The New York University Tisch School of the Arts and Los Angeles Second City conservatory program alum was also featured in on “Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List” and starred in the stand-up comedy documentaries “Laughing Matters: The Next Generation” and “One Night Stand-Up: The Women of AfterEllen.com.” She has graced the covers of Bound magazine and Curvemagazine’s “America’s Funniest Lesbian” issue, ranking third in their national poll.

In our interview, McManus fesses up about her most embarrassing on-stage moment, her favorite gay city, and how a turkey baster played a prominent role in her career.

How did you decide you wanted to pursue comedy and where did you get your start?

When I was four years old I started running around my house with a turkey baster pretending it was a microphone. Twenty-three years later, I took the stage at The Comedy Store in Los Angeles and decided to make stand-up my full-time career.

Who were the most influential people in your career?

Carol Burnett, Eddie Izzard and my Nana. My Nana had a dirty sense of humor and she was hilarious! She also taught me how to dance and how to dip a girl.

What is your favorite city to perform in?

Chicago, hands down! Chicago has great food and even better people.

Can you tell us about your most embarrassing on-stage moment.

Which one? If I had to choose one it would be performing in Provincetown, Mass., with a full audience and my parents in the front row. Let’s just say my fingering jokes didn’t go over well.

If we looked through your iPod, what artist, song, or album would you have to make an excuse for having downloaded?

Avril Lavigne; I feel like a pedophile just for mentioning her name.

Which city would you say was the most gay-friendly to which you’ve traveled?

Zurich, Switzerland. It’s the most beautiful and gay-friendly city I’ve ever been to. If I had to leave Los Angeles, I’d move to Zurich.

Are there any groups, charities, or organizations that you promote or support?

There are two organizations that I promote and believe in 100% — The Courage Campaign and Gabrielle Christian’s (from “South of Nowhere”) Fair Fund. Gay rights and women’s rights are my number one priorities.

What do you plan to do immediately after finishing this interview?

I’ll make my wife proofread it because I’m a terrible speller.

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