As a comedian, what is your ultimate
intention? Do you have a goal, like to
have your own TV show, become a star or
a career stand-up? Or do you just love
what you do and will wait and see?
I am helping up and coming comedians by
giving them a platform to showcase their
talent, which is also my way of giving back. I
want to fill big Theatres and stadiums one
day with my One Man shows.I also want to
write, direct and act in sitcoms.
When you're not performing, do the
people around you expect you to be
funny 24/7 because of what you do for a
living?
Yes, some people don't take comedy
serious, they think comedy is a joke.
Comedy ke mmereko and ga e patele
overtime. I cannot be cracking jokes
everywhere all the times, ke tla ba ka
palelwa ke go fasa ke nnetše diJoke.
What are some of the biggest mistakes
new comedians make?
Most of them don't write their own material,
they do jokes they heard somewhere, either
performed by other comedians or friends.
How does someone get started in standup comedy?
Read books, watch DVD's , learn different
styles from different comedians, find your
own unique style and what works for you,
write new jokes and avoid internet jokes,
they are not funny. Also do open spots.
Favourite author/book
The Secret by Rhonda Byrne
Favourite music
Hip Hop and RnB
Favourite local drama(s)
Skeem Sam and Isibaya
Favourite actor
Aubrey Poo
Favourite Movie(s)
Hangover, School of
Rock and Despicable Me
Favourite Quote
Do you write your own routines?
Yes I do.
“You must be the change you wish to
see in the world”- Mahatma Gandhi
Where‛s the money in stand-up comedy?
Comedy doesn't have a pay slip. LOL!
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