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Working Stiffs: Putting the Free in Freelance

by Giulia Rozzi, Shoestring Magazine
November 10, 2008 - 11:56pm
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As an up-and-coming comic and actor, sometimes I have to supplement my gigs by leaving the cozy comfort of my home office to do in-house freelance writing at a large company. Worse yet, when I can't find freelance writing work, sometimes I have to temp.

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Giulia Rozzi was raised in Boston by two adorable and obnoxious Italian immigrants and grew up (sorta) to become an adorable and obnoxious young lady. Her blunt candidness mixed with her charming vulnerability make her a likeable comedian both on and off stage. Through hilarious personal stories and honest observations she exposes her insecurities and anger while still radiating a refreshing love of life. As a transplanted NYC writer, Giulia has contributed to Playgirl, Glamour, LifetimeTV.com, Gawker, 236.com, Takepart.com, The Huffington Post, Dear Douchebag, and the Mortified book, Real Words. Real People. Real Pathetic., based on the traveling comedy show of the same name she sometimes produces. She's also been seen on MTV, VH1, CNN, Jimmy Kimmel, and co-hosts the popular NYC based storytelling series "Stripped Stories." More at GiuliaRozzi.com.
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