“I think from an ideological perspective, I’d like everyone to take life a little less seriously.” – Abdul Aziz
In stand-up comedy, the ability of the performer to take a real-world situation and deliver it to the audience in a way that elicits laughter is a major selling point. Despite its simplicity, it’s a highly effective strategy that requires only minimal effort. However, this does not change the reality that making other people laugh is a lot more difficult than many people might believe it to be.
Abdul’s Journey to the Stage
In late 2012, Abdul began performing stand-up comedy in Victory. To him, starting with a great group of comedians was a blessing. Six or seven of them began at the same time. When he started, the stakes were so minimal that it was a fantastic place to begin. There was rivalry, but it was a healthy one. As far as Abdul is concerned, they were the funniest people he’d ever encountered in his life.
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When Abdul started as a stand-up comedian, his goal was to entertain his friends and have a good time doing it on stage. To keep things fresh and interesting for him, he always tries something new on each set.
At times, when the audience isn’t responding to his jokes on stage, he blames himself and says “It’s not working because I did something wrong.” He considers it to be a more useful viewpoint. According to him, if you don’t rely on a certain audience, you can perform in front of anyone. In order to win, you have to get your message across and get it into the minds of your listeners.
His beliefs
From a philosophical standpoint, he believes that people should take life a little more lightly. Nothing is that serious in his humour, which is a constant theme throughout his work. While there are some things he cares about deeply, including his core principles, the majority of his time is spent making light of everything in order to convey the message that none of it really matters.
As he puts it, “we can all take it a little easier on things.” Ten people who are less anxious would make him content. He genuinely enjoys bringing joy to others. “For me, it’s a gift that I get to do that,” says Abdul. “Everybody should leave feeling better than they imagined they would when they walked in.”
