Nina Conti might be the most brilliant ventriloquist I've ever seen. She breathes life into Monkey and really gives him a personality. Not only do I love the look of this puppet, but the voice she gifts him with is extremely pleasing to the ears. A refreshing, creative comedy with outstanding writers and performers. Another win for HBO!
shareI agree. Her comedic timing is impeccable!
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Go to the DVD of "For Your Consideration": there are 2 fab outtakes of her & Monk!
Quite enjoyable to get lots of the two of them together.
I think she may just be the first ventriloquist I've ever seen who I don't find insufferable. Most of the time, the dummy is just "id", with no redeeming qualities, and while Monkey does say the things that most people in polite company wouldn't say out loud, he also seems to care about her.
shareThat is exactly what I realized, watching her, too. I actually enjoy her puppet! Love this brilliant show.
shareI cracked up at her flipping out when Monk went missing in the finale....yet I felt horrible for her too. She is really good.
I love how everyone who meets her acts like they don't see the puppet or seem to give it a second thought at all.
Walt Miller. Am I right?
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I highly recommend watching some of the Nina Conti/Monkey videos that are on Youtube. She has a remarkable ability to split her personality between herself and her puppet.
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