Conversations The making of Nazeem Hussain
Feb 5, 2024
Nazeem Hussain, a comedian who honed his comedy in Melbourne's suburbs in the 1990s, talks about using humor to deal with bullies. He discusses the nature of comedy, Sri Lankan Muslim weddings, the support and guidance from the Muslim community in Australia, childhood reflections and leaflet delivery, school experiences and the effects of 9/11 on the Muslim community. He also shares stories about discovering the secret of being a comedian and a mysterious phone call.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Nature of Comedy and Sri Lankan Muslim Weddings
01:38 • 14min
Support and Guidance from the Muslim Community in Australia
15:58 • 2min
Childhood Reflections and Leaflet Delivery
17:58 • 3min
School Experiences and the Shift in Academic Environment
21:05 • 2min
The Effects of 9/11 on the Muslim Community and Personal Identities
23:13 • 6min
Discovering the Secret of Being a Comedian
28:50 • 5min
Mysterious Phone Call
34:18 • 18min