1992 March 20, Maura Troester, “All Souls Day”, in Chicago Reader:
Shirley Anderson does a fine job with this seemingly simpy character, capturing Therese's twisted wisdom and making her seem eerie and radiant with joy at the same time.
1995 April 28, Peter Margasak, “Spot Check”, in Chicago Reader:
She's a new-breed singer-songwriter, straddling the line between smart rocker and simpy coffeehouse philosopher.
2003 March 7, Tony Adler, “Ashley Astor and the Robot Ray Caper”, in Chicago Reader:
The trouble with adults is that they think children's shows have to teach simpy little Life Lessons.