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‘I should not be allowed to do interviews’: Nish Kumar on courting controversy and clashing with comics
- Kumar discusses his new tour, Angry Humour from a Really Nice Guy, and its critique of how some comedy targets autocrats.
- Kumar accuses some peers of participating in a cultural-washing of autocrats during international gigs.
- He criticizes figures like Jimmy Carr and other comics for performing at the Saudi festival.
- Kumar explains he turned down big paydays to stay aligned with his ethics, including Last One Laughing.
- The interview notes Kumar’s career arc from fringe shows to The Mash Report and his global reach.
- Kumar describes his audience as diverse, spanning teens to septuagenarians.
- He reflects on parents' sacrifices and his own financial position as part of a broader critique of the economy.
- Kumar cites PTSD and ADHD as part of his personal context shaping his comedy.
- He connects his UK-focused material to global audiences while touring abroad.
- The Guardian interview frames Kumar as a necessary voice in contemporary comedy.
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