That would be the one and only Chelsea Handler, a talented author of humorous fare, not to mention the creative force behind the thoroughly entertaining TV show Chelsea Lately, previously called The Chelsea Handler Show, on basic cable’s E! network.

Her follow-up to the 2005 autobiographical book My Horizontal Life: A Collection of One-Night Stands is called Are You There, Vodka? It’s Me, Chelsea, and it’s slated for release today, April 22.

On Wednesday, locals and visitors alike can catch a real-life glimpse of the standup comedy veteran at the downtown branch of Borders Book Store (10-24 School Street, Boston, MA, 617-557-7188). Handler’s scheduled to sign copies of her new book — which sports a title that’s a clear parody of a still phenomenally popular 1970 middle-grade book geared towards girls, Judy Blume’s Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret — and there’s a good chance her customary banter will also send enraptured fans into fits of hysterical giggles.

The autograph session takes place at 1pm, but you can get a jump-start on the occasion with the clip after the jump. It’s a video of Handler’s appearance yesterday morning on the daytime talk show The View.

Incidentally, the woman sitting between regular co-hosts Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Joy Behar, to the right of the screen, is Republican presidential candidate John McCain’s lovely wife Cindy McCain, serving as a one-day guest co-host. How kind of the camera crew to not show her face when Handler admits she drinks a lot and was drunk during the interview.

Of course, the comic was kidding … I think. And, if you believe that’s salty chitchat for the a.m. hours, just watch — there’s a lot more, not the least of which is Handler’s opinion of red-headed men. Maybe this interview is best for the ladies only.

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I’ve seen several of her comedy routines, I watched her groundbreaking TV show All-American Girl that was the first (and still is the only) U.S. TV series to feature an Asian-American family, and I’ve caught her in additional guest-star roles in both movies and on television.

Heck, Cho even wrote a best-selling book, namely the 2002 autobiography I’m the One That I Want, which was based on her one-woman comedy concert of the same name. And, that’s not to mention The Cho Show, her forthcoming new reality series on VH1. When does she find the time to relax?

If you share my appreciation for Cho’s unique brand of ethnic slash family slash social-commentary humor, then you, like me, will be thrilled when she arrives in Boston for her Saturday-night gig at Orpheum Theatre (1 Hamilton Place, Boston, 617-679-0810).

The name of her current concert tour is Beautiful because, as she noted during a talk-show interview with Ellen DeGeneres on March 20, it’s about how “we’re all really beautiful.” I agree … except for the hardcore criminals in jail and the sleazy politicians in office and whatnot.

Joining Cho on Saturday are her fellow talented stand-up comics Kelly and Liam Sullivan. Together, they plan to rock the crowd with a diverse show that incorporates music and video, in addition to good old-fashioned humor.

The entire experience starts at 7:30pm, with tickets presently priced at $28.50 and $48.50. I guess it’s also fairly clear that Cho’s act is well above R-rated. That means leave the kids and prudes at home or with a sitter. [More Information]

As a bonus, you can check out Cho’s previously mentioned interview on The Ellen DeGeneres Show after the jump. And, if you visit her personal website, you’ll find details about how to contribute to her charity auctions benefiting the Gay and Lesbian Leadership Institute, as well.

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