Fasi the comic
Fasi is a completely unfunny stand-up comedian who works
part-time in an adult sex store.
A former actor who trained at the Unitec School of Performing and
Screen Arts, Fasi entered the stand-up comedy world a) because of
unemployment and b) because he wanted a voice.
The trouble is, he doesn't know what he wants to say.
We caught up with Fasi for a quick chat ...
So you're a stand-up comic - tell us a great
joke.
Mum said that I was such a dark baby that when I was born the
doctor said, "whoops, you've burnt the bun".
When did you realise you were funny?
I guess when people I didn't know actually laughed at my
jokes. It's easier to be funny with your family and friends but
when strangers laugh, you kinda go, "sweet."
Who are your comedy heroes and inspirations?
Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock, Bernie Mac, Paul
Mooney, Richard Pryor, Louis CK, Bill Hicks, Robin Williams
(I saw him in live at the Vector. It was an education). To be
honest, I learn something from every comic I watch.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years'
time?
Headlining international comedy festivals. Probably
dividing my time between work in NZ and abroad.
Got any advice for budding comics out
there?
Premise + point of view + twist = joke. That's the
general gist of it. Comedian TJ Miller told me that for him
stand-up was about "ushering the audience into your perspective." I
guess what he's saying is that if you find something funny, if you
can get the audience to see that, hopefully they'll find it funny
too.
How would you describe your mate Millen?
I only know two genuinely funny people in my life: My
cousin Radley, and Millen. He's loyal and will always try and help
you out.
How would you describe your mate Glen?
Glen is an endless supply of info-crack (information
crack) and I am an info-crack addict. You can have endless
conversations with Glen about the most interesting stuff. And he's
handy in a fight. Which is just as well cos I'm more of a lover.
How would you describe your mate Jimmy?
Jimmy is all heart. He's a hard worker and what you'd
describe as a good Kiwi bloke.
