(born Ruby Wachs; 19 April 1953) is an Americancomedienne who made a career in the United Kingdom as part of thealternative comedy scene in the 1980s.
Her popularity in terms of comedy came from her interviewing technique: she was always forthright, brash and loud, conforming to the British stereotype of an American. Her physical appearance matched this image, with red hair and blood-red lipstick.
