PEOPLE WATCH

Speaking Out: Comedian Paula Poundstone isn’t exactly hiding her opposition to Colorado’s anti-gay rights legislation. She’s having her say on 15 billboards in Colorado Springs, which is where the legislation was conceived. One billboard carries the simple message: “Hate takes way too much energy.” Says another: “Maybe you misunderstood the question. No one is asking you to have sex with gay people, just to give them equal protections under the law. Oh, my golly, I made a mistake. Care for one another.” Poundstone decided on the billboard approach rather than boycotting the state. She has a performance this Sunday at Aspen’s Wheeler Opera House.