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differences between the sexes (in everything) and then relationships. I pick on both sexes equally and make fun of relationships plenty. I currently am single, if anybody is interested in helping me gain new material.
Do you keep a book to jot down ideas and lines for your routines? Who told you to ask me this question? Who have you been talking to? I’m a mess. I keep my notes in all sorts of formats; back of a business card, post-its, back of a PP presentation handout, etc. For some time, I did get organized and saved audio/voice notes (still largely do) but whenever I hit on something or inspiration strikes, I use whatever is available to me. Once, rarely twice, a month I would try and gather as many of these notes as possible and save them in my “Material” folder. Well, the ones that I can figure out what heck I meant by them at the time.
Can you describe yourself in a few words? Not from Japan, have four fake teeth, my name means perspicacity and if I were on the McDonal’s menu I would be the Apple Pie.
What would you be doing if you weren't a comedian? I fight crime at night but as a wanted vigilante, it is best I don’t reveal my secret identity. I also do PR for this company, but don’t want to bore with the details of what pays my bills.
How was your experience performing in Kuwait? Performing or not, I love Kuwait and its people. The Comedy Hangout was a hugely successful event that I am really glad I was a part of. The crowd took some time to warm up to me, but in the end I left the stage with them wanting more. I can’t ask for more than that.
Can you tell us what your current projects are and what you might have lined-up for the future? I have just finished doing an open-mic tour in London, England. It went quite well. Tried my hand in Improv Comedy for the first time and now have a new found respect for performers in that genre. Plenty of my projects are corporate events (almost all in Saudi Arabia), but have a couple of public events in the works in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. For anything in Kuwait, have your people talk to my people; Al Gas Events. Wink.
Despite some of the subject matter, you never get angry on stage. How do you balance serious and funny? I partially answered this question but I am glad for the chance to rephrase my answer. I always say, “Don’t let others determine your mood or value of self-worth because no matter who they are or what they mean to you, they aren’t the ones that have to live with that feeling; you do. Choose for yourself.”
Your message for our team at CityPages Magazine? Your boss is always right and don’t quit your day jobs. In all seriousness, I am honored to have met some of you. I enjoy your magazine and like the direction in which you are taking it. Happy 2013 to you and your loved ones and wish you many prosperous, joyful and amazing years ahead with the magazine and in your lives. February 2013