Geno Masters

Reporter for the Village Voice.

S2E1 - Interviews Susie about Midge at the Gaslight.

GENO: Some people say that women aren't funny.
SUSIE: Ah, I think the only people who say that are men who aren't funny. Times are changing.
JACKIE: Buy a new watch, pal.
SUSIE: Mm, I actually think people are interested in what a woman has to say. Maybe they don't admit it.
GENO: You think the fact she's so attractive is a problem?
JACKIE: For who?
SUSIE: Jackie. Maybe it's confusing to some, but there's a brain there. And people are talking about shit nowadays. The Pope, you think Bruce could've mentioned the Pope ten years ago? Well, he sure as shit is mentioning him now. You want another coffee? Jackie, get him another coffee. So when she walked in here the first night, she was raw, but you could see it.
JACKIE: I sure did.
SUSIE: Just the coffee, please.
JACKIE: I'm just saying, as a man, I saw that she had thoughts.
GENO: You were here when Susie discovered her?
JACKIE: Was I here? I'm always here. Just waiting for something to happen, man. It's a boring fucking place.
SUSIE: That could change any minute, Jackie.
GENO: So what is the connection with Lenny Bruce? They dating?
SUSIE: No, they are not dating. He's her champion. And when the best spots the best, you can bet it's the best. Wait, cross that out. I sound like an idiot. I just mean, he's the top, but he sees who's coming up behind him.
GENO: So where do you go from here?|
SUSIE: We'll, we're, uh, working on expanding her profile. Articles like this are gonna help. Uh, we're being choosy, picking the right clubs; eventually, Mrs. Maisel's gonna be a household name. Mark my words, pal.
– S2E1

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