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IT'S FUN TO BE FAMOUS is a satirical blog
I wrote and posted to Facebook as a visibility project between August 2021 and May 2022.
My book, How to Be Ridiculous: 28 Tips for a Brand-New You!, was also a part of this project.
Overconfident Improviser Squats One Too Many Times in Rehearsal
After driving a scene about squatters toward a lengthy set of actual squats, improviser Heather E. Schwartz found herself regretting that...
Heather E. Schwartz
May 4, 20221 min read
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The Internet is going bonkers for this dress from the iSmile ad
The flowered linen frock featured in the latest iSmile commercial has Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and all manner of social media...
Heather E. Schwartz
Nov 29, 20211 min read
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Funniest Woman on Earth Reacts with Grace and Humor to Competition Loss
When a prestigious national humor contest was announced recently, the hilarious Heather E. Schwartz was immediately inspired, firing off...
Heather E. Schwartz
Nov 15, 20212 min read
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Heather E. Schwartz
Nov 13, 20210 min read
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Area "It Woman" takes in son's comment about her clothing
While shopping at a Gap store with her teenage son recently, Heather was surprised and confused when he asked her whether she can fit...
Heather E. Schwartz
Oct 16, 20211 min read
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Heather's Top Tips for New Homeowners
Your first home... It's an exciting purchase! And it's completely understandable that you might get carried away by the rush of happy...
Heather E. Schwartz
Oct 16, 20212 min read
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Writer dreams up contest to promo book, forgets to include info in post
It was an awesome idea, and it seemed to spring from nowhere, an experience Heather E. Schwartz was comfortable with, since virtually all...
Heather E. Schwartz
Oct 4, 20211 min read
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Genius aspiring actress creates completely professional DIY reel
Heather had heard you need a reel if you want to get anywhere in the entertainment industry. But she wasn't about to be scammed into...
Heather E. Schwartz
Sep 25, 20211 min read
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Shue tapped for new Netflix series
You adored her in Netflix's most recent success story, "On the Verge," and - let's be honest - never got over her delightful portrayal of...
Heather E. Schwartz
Sep 16, 20211 min read
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Heather reacts to news Britney Spears’ father wants to end the conservatorship
The Internet has been exploding with news about a conservatorship that’s kept Britney Spears’ under the control of others, particularly...
Heather E. Schwartz
Sep 9, 20211 min read
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The Upstate New Yorker "Ramblings of the Region"
INNER WORKINGS EARNEST ENDEAVORS In men’s jeans from Target and a flowing Gap shirt, Heather Schwartz is not exactly glamorous, but she’s...
Heather E. Schwartz
Sep 2, 20212 min read
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Dear Presumably Human Expert Who is Not Google
Q. Callback crickets: I recently had a callback for a role that really excited me. A callback! But then, crickets, even after I wrote...
Heather E. Schwartz
Sep 1, 20211 min read
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Beloved children's book author pens humor guide
Heather E. Schwartz is a household name when it comes to classic children's books. Now, she's breaking out as a comedy writer for a whole...
Heather E. Schwartz
Aug 23, 20211 min read
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Improviser posts video of live show without previewing it first
Confident in the knowledge that impov is a fleeting art form that disappears into the vapor the moment it's created, Heather Schwartz...
Heather E. Schwartz
Aug 20, 20211 min read
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Author realizes it's her job to actually tell bookstore owners and managers that she exists
Did local author Heather E. Schwartz feel slighted upon seeing that the "Local Authors" section of Barnes & Noble held not one of the...
Heather E. Schwartz
Aug 20, 20211 min read
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Comedian sort of regrets adding website to email signature
How does one market a new venture without social media? It's the kind of question a person might ask if she's in the mood to ditch...
Heather E. Schwartz
Aug 19, 20212 min read
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Creative artist fails in quest to secure 5 (consecutive) minutes of uninterrupted work time
It was a far-reaching goal, to be sure. But optimistic as ever, Heather thought to herself, "It can't be unattainable. This time, I'll do...
Heather E. Schwartz
Aug 19, 20211 min read
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Improviser dedicates Friday show to new subscribers
The Capital Region's best-known Heather E. Schwartz has announced her first live performance at The Mopco Improv Theatre since 2020 will...
Heather E. Schwartz
Aug 12, 20211 min read
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Local woman literally begs friends to subscribe to blog
It began as a quiet project she wasn't sure she wanted to share with anyone. But it was on the World Wide Web, after all. So local woman...
Heather E. Schwartz
Aug 10, 20211 min read
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Self-Tape Superstar Astonished to Realize She Wasn't Cast in Skincare Commercial
Heather was determined to showcase her superior acting skills and prove she was the one and only choice when it came to "Daughter" in...
Heather E. Schwartz
Aug 10, 20212 min read
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