Humorously Yours

A comedian’s introduction

At the launch of my autobiography, ‘Naked’, at the Jaipur Literature Festival

“I come from the land of the Kama Sutra…I can f*** you in more ways than you can count.”

That was the first line I wrote when I started my comedy career in London in 2004. Since then I’ve had the joy of performing over 2000 shows in more than 25 countries and the honour of disappointing many a lover who came my way on account of believing the line above.

I have been privileged to perform to full houses on Broadway and at the Sydney Opera House.

In the subjective world of stand-up comedy, a few people in their not so infinite wisdom chose to present me with a few awards along the way. Luckily I didn’t have to bribe them too much for these accolades.

Prior to starting out as a comedian, the University of Oxford accidentally admitted me into their Masters in Business programme and their brand has been tarnished ever since.

Using that MBA degree as cover however, I snuck my way into the offices of over 50 blue-chip companies across the globe where I delivered customised corporate training programmes.

This seemed to fool the folks at Harvard Business School into believing I was worthy enough to be invited across the pond as a speaker as well.