The chapter delves into the speaker's experiences in comedy, from performing in different countries to adapting accents and facing identity crises. It discusses the cultural disparities between the UK and US in terms of confidence and performance style, along with the speaker's personal journey in connecting to their African heritage and diverse ancestry through a DNA test.
Trevor sits down in Abu Dhabi with actor, director and DJ, Idris Elba. The two of them swap stories about taking the plunge and moving to America for work and Elba shares the secret he was told not to reveal when auditioning for The Wire. They also discuss why Africa may be the future of entertainment, the art of the accent, and debate who can best pull off a Nelson Mandela impression.
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