The biography and resume of comedy goldmine Wanda Sykes is available pretty much everywhere, so there's no reason to dig all that out. She's cracked up audiences and individuals for 25 years, has a super quick wit and repartee at a time of day when I'm at my most languid (noon-ish, if you must know), and had me chuckling through our entire phone conversation.

Flagpole: How ya doin'?

Wanda Sykes: I'm doing great, thank you.

FP: So you're on tour right now. How's that going?

WS: Yes, I am. I've been doing dates for most of the year, I'm just in a section [of dates] where the shows are closer together. It's been great.

FP: When was the last time you were in Athens, GA? I don't know that you've ever been here.

WS: I don't think I’ve ever been in Athens, GA. Maybe, lemme think, maybe 15 years ago? Twenty years ago? Maybe I did the college at one point? But [I think] think this is the first time.

FP: Do you notice a marked difference in the audiences of college towns versus major cities?

WS: In college towns you get a better mix of audience. You get the adults and then you get the students. There's more students at my shows when I'm in a college town.

FP: Sure, [but] do you find that the audience reacts to different types of material? [I mean], of course, they're all coming to see you and they know what you're about and know your show and everything. They know your style. But do you notice certain types of jokes landing better with different audiences?

WS: Well… [Laughs] The blue [state] crowd works better than the red state crowd I guess. But, I guess, people that know me and come to my show, they know what to expect. It's like preaching to the choir, I guess. Now that my popularity has increased with me being on "The New Adventures of Old Christine" or ["Curb Your Enthusiasm"], I might get some people who come to the show but who aren't really aware of my stand up. Overall, it's been great.

FP: The differences between film, television and stand-up seem to be profound, and I was wondering if there was a particular arena you find yourself working best in and enjoying the most.

WS: I started as a stand-up comic, and that's still my go-to. It's still the thing that I really enjoy doing and it's still the most challenging. When I'm not doing film or TV I always make my way back to the stage. And I miss it when I'm gone.

FP: You've got your fourth wedding anniversary coming up.

WS: Yes, I do! Thank you for reminding me!

[Laughter]

FP: Congratulations!

WS: I appreciate it.

FP: Can you tell me a little bit about your current show? The election is coming up and I imagine that plays [at least] some role in it.

WS: Yeah, I talk a little bit about politics. [Like you said], it is an election year. [But] it's not an Obama rally or a Mitt Romney-bashing show. It's more… the process I'm frustrated with. Like, how did we get to this era of fact-checkers? To me, it just shows how far we've gotten away from real news. Like after the debate, [new organizations are like], "We'll see what the fact-checkers say." And that's just ridiculous! You know, you're talking to the American people—the voters—and running for office. Especially [those running for] president, everything that comes out of your mouth should be a damn fact.

FP: That's right!

WS: [Laughs] Yeah! When are you allowed to get up and just say whatever the hell… you know, just lie? It's not fair. I wish they would implement a new system so that when [candidates] did lie, an air horn would go off or somebody throws a rock at 'em or something.

FP: Is there anything else you'd like to add or finish up with?

WS: Well, I know [Athens is] a college town, so I just want the students to know that there is no nudity at my show. None whatsoever. You know, I'm 48, and just the thought of a 48 year old woman rippin' her boobs out or something is not acceptable.