Comedy Beginnings: Comic Strip, Gatekeepers, and Early Validation

Aziz describes auditioning at Comic Strip and the importance of early supporters like Lucian and Manny who believed in him.

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Aziz Ansari is a stand-up comedian, actor, writer and filmmaker. His new movie “Good Fortune” is in theaters Oct. 17th.

Aziz joins Theo to talk about writing and directing his first film, the mystery of mini anamalia, and how his family found community in the south when he was growing up.

Aziz Ansari: https://www.instagram.com/azizansari/

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