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Next up isZiwe Fumudoh.
Maybe six months after that I got a joke onTheColbert Reportas an intern.
Describe your comedy in five words.My comedy is iconic, folks.
If you werent a comedian, what would you be doing?Pop star or a civil-rights lawyer.
At one point I wanted to go to law school and get a dual degree in African American studies.
What of your work do you think youre best known for?Probably interviews.
But my tweets have been shared all over the internet since 2012.
Whats some of your work that youre most proud of?Im proud of my collection of work.
Twitter was always my domain because it centered my thoughts and jokes without any acknowledgement of my external aesthetic.
But, things change.
Who are some of your favorite comedians right now?
I will watch anything that Will Tracy or David Caspe writes.
They are amazing writers.
Larry Owens needs to drop a musical-comedy album.
He was a staple of New York live shows and I miss seeing him perform.
Every week, I look forward to the podcastBitch Seshby Casey Wilson and Danielle Schneider.
It is one of the few things that bring me joy.
Desus and Mero have been inspiring me since 2015.
Id crack up and my boss would ask what was so funny and Id be like … Spreadsheets …
They really inspired me to be proud of where Im from.
Its ironic because thats what Im known for.
When I set my heart on something, I commit.
Liberation is not a trend.
Its a lifestyle, honey.
