“I love my nieces and nephews. I say that I love them, but is that what I say when once a year I FedEx them a box of wigs? Does that really make up for the fact that I never make eye contact and I’m still not clear on their names? ‘Hey, Tiny. Where are the bigger ones?’ ’’

— Maria Bamford, creator and star of “Lady Dynamite’’ on Netflix. She plays the Wilbur Theatre Friday night.

NICK A. ZAINO III

Nick A. Zaino III can be reached at nick@nickzaino.com.