The year 2013 had its high notes and its twerks — and Sandra Bernhard dishes about them all in “Sandyland,” her year-in-review revue at Joe’s Pub. Backed by her band, the Flawless Zircons, the provocative actress/singer/comedienne, 58, mixes her observations with a little rock ‘n’ roll. She sat down with The Post to offer her thoughts on the year’s hottest topics, both serious and silly — and didn’t pull any punches. Her answers may surprise you.
Miley Cyrus
“Listen, she got thrown into a business that may not have been of her own choosing . . . by her father, who wanted an heir apparent and pushed her into it.
“It’s a rough road for any kid who goes into this business. They have no life, no privacy, and no opportunity to develop on an emotional level. So what else is she going to do? She’s going to play out her rebellion on a public forum because she can. And it works. She makes money, and that’s satisfying to a kid who’s had to play by the rules all these years.”
Selfies
“I don’t care for them. I guess it’s because I got to be photographed by the greatest photographers in the world. I love film. I miss film. I hate phone cameras. They make you look like crap. And I’m certainly the last person who would ever take a picture of [herself] and post it.”
Gay Marriage
“There was no other way to go. The gay population has made its stand. I think everybody’s tired of the conversation, frankly. The gay influence is everywhere: music, television, writing, every part of culture. It’s been a huge part of what made entertainment, fashion and interior design work. Even if you’re not particularly comfortable with it, how can you deny that this is something that everybody’s entitled to in this country?”
Kanye West and Kim Kardashian
“I find the whole thing completely insane. I guess Kanye has some talent. She has absolutely none. The Kardashian phenomenon is remarkable … I’ve never been able to wrap my mind around it. I think it’s about people having an opportunity to live vicariously and realize that anybody, if they put their mind to it, could have some sort of fame for absolutely no reason.”
“Sandyland” runs through Tuesday at Joe’s Pub, 425 Lafayette St.; 212-967-7555.