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by GoPride.com News Staff

New York, NY — Comedienne Kathy Griffin survived her co-hosting duties on CNN's New Year's Eve special without dropping the f-bomb.

On Thursday, the unashamedly self-promoting Griffin told the Hollywood Reporter, "This year in my contract, in addition to the stipulation that I have to give my money back if I swear, they also say they are just going to literally pull me (off air)."

In 2008 Griffin let the "f word" slip and then was forced to return her paycheck last year after again swearing on air during CNN's New Year's Eve special. 

Griffin appeared again this year - in what she called "yank watch 2011" - with her BFF Anderson Cooper on CNN. The 90-minute live broadcast, which has become an annual exchange of barbs between the pair, was entertaining with Griffin getting a few giggles out of AC. 

During the 90-minute live broadcast, Griffin kissed a random guy before midnight, she tried to take off AC's clothes and punched him a number of times in the stomach.  At one point as the show was going to commercial break Griffin jokingly declared, "Justin Bieber is up next."

The 50-year-old Griffin is a Chicago native and is an outspoken supporter for LGBT rights, including same-sex marriage. She has protested against Prop 8 and volunteered for the LA Gay and Lesbian Center's "Vote for Equality" campaign. She also has been a long-time supporter of the Aid For AIDS annual fundraiser, Best In Drag Show in Los Angeles, and hosted the opening of the show for more than five years.

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