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Q | Mar 10, 2011 | 22:37

Q's Queens of Comedy: Phyllis Diller

At 93, the comedy trailblazer still directs her trademark cackle and biting self-commentary towards everything from plastic surgery to her 'husband' Fang.

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Q Bry Webb on Q Nov 25, 2011 | 30:59Musician Bry Webb (formerly of Constantines)performs from his record "Provider" in Studio Q.
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Q - Martin Short on QDec 5, 2011 | 19:54Q Martin Short on Q Audio
Q Martin Short on Q Dec 5, 2011 | 19:54Jian talks to Martin Short about becoming a judge on "Canada's Got Talent" and his incredible talent for creating original, biting satirical characters.
Q - Bronies on QDec 7, 2011 | 13:24Q Bronies on Q Audio
Q Bronies on Q Dec 7, 2011 | 13:24Jian talks to WSJ reporter Vauhini Vara bout the unexpected subculture of Bronies (guys who are obsessed with the TV show My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic).
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Q Author P.D. James on Q Dec 12, 2011 | 21:45The great mystery writer embroils Jane Austen's Elizabeth and Darcy in a murder investigation.
Q - December 13, 2011Dec 13, 2011 | 1:12:37Q December 13, 2011 Audio
Q December 13, 2011 Dec 13, 2011 | 1:12:37Fashion bloggers and their close relationship with major fashion labels; Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi on his new autobiography "Iron Man: My Journey through Heaven and Hell with Black Sabbath." Plus, working out in the workplace.
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Q Ryan Adams covers Ratt's "Round and Round" in Studio Q Dec 14, 2011 | 4:45For his final performance, Ryan Adams surprised us with an acoustic cover of the glam metal band Ratt's song "Round and Round."
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Q December 14, 2011 Dec 14, 2011 | 1:09:15Sesame Street launches its Pakistan edition with the hopes of spreading a message of tolerance and diversity. North Carolina singer/songwriter Ryan Adams discusses and performs from his latest record Ashes & Fire. Torquil Campbell rants, or perhaps raves.
Q - NSCAD U Opener on QDec 14, 2011 | 3:57Q NSCAD U Opener on Q Audio
Q NSCAD U Opener on Q Dec 14, 2011 | 3:57Jian echoes the relief of the students and supporters of NSCAD University at the news that the Government of Nova Scotia has stepped in to help the school through a financial crunch.
Q - Sex Addiction Debate on QDec 15, 2011 | 18:48Q Sex Addiction Debate on Q Audio
Q Sex Addiction Debate on Q Dec 15, 2011 | 18:48Dr. David Ley and Robert Weiss debate whether sex addiction is a myth or if it's a true addiction with serious consequences that should be taken seriously by the medical profession as whole.
Q - Jian's monologue on Christopher HitchensDec 16, 2011 | 5:03Q Jian's monologue on Christopher Hitchens Audio
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