I lost three friends recently. They were taken from the world way before their time and the loss of each of them impacted me immensely. I started introspecting about what, beyond their friendship, was making me mourn their loss so deeply and intensely. This got me thinking about their contribution…

Without a foundation of trust, your efforts will be in vain — Summary: There’s a reason we sometimes fail miserably at tasks we can usually execute standing on one leg, while juggling puppies with our eyes closed. You might have killed a presentation to one group and then failed miserably when delivering it to another. How can someone be so bad immediately…

How to use a professional comedian’s techniques to seal the deal — Summary Pitching an idea to stakeholders is not so different to performing stand-up comedy. You need to capture your audience’s attention right off the top, and keep them hanging on your every word throughout the presentation. Sealing the deal isn’t necessarily about how good you are at what you do…

Pro tips from a global comedian and published author — A good sense of humor is an asset that can help you attain success in both your personal and professional life. I wish I could say the same for your romantic life but the fact is that while they say they’re looking for someone with a ‘GSOH’, invariably the funny…

An Indian comedian takes on the British Empire — In August 1947, India celebrated her independence from the Empire. In March 2005, more than fifty-seven years later, a skinny, bespectacled Indian boy stood up to the British in his own way. As the only Indian comedian in the UK, in front of a predominantly English audience on a stage…

Because focusing on the intangibles is the most tangible thing you can do — I confess. I’m an addict. I wasn’t before but the all-pervasive doom and gloom caused by Covid-19 has led to this. And I’m not ashamed to say it, so I’ll say it straight — I’m addicted to The Bold Type on Netflix. If you haven’t been fortunate enough to inject…

A humorous journey down memory lane to the age of meaningful lyrics — When I perform stand-up comedy, very often I’ll engage with young couples in the audience and ask them what the most romantic thing that they’ve ever done for each other is. Almost always, the answers I get allude to something being bought. …

A professional comedian’s best jokes — In the last 16 years, I’ve had the privilege of performing over 2000 shows in 25 countries. From all the gags I’ve told, on stages that include full houses on Broadway and the Sydney Opera House, these are sixteen of my favourites. In England they drive on the left of…

How you can tell if your audience is paying attention — Yes, it’s ironic that a comedian looks at the quantum of silence as the indicator of success, but hear me out. A Comedian’s Dilemma One day I’m doing a college gig where the crowd is going insane. They are clapping after every joke, cheering, hooting, standing on chairs, and basically taking the roof…