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" Anybody with a sharp brain and a mic can become a comedian, but there's a need to move beyond it. The audience wants to witness the marriage of theatre, comedy and something more. "

Vir Das

Theatre

Comedy

Brain

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Vir Das

Journey

Lying

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" I fear debt. I don't like being indebted to banks. I have a rule in life that I will get it when I can afford it. "

Vir Das

I Can

Will

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" I'm a stand-up comedian-turned-actor-turned-vampire at night. "

Vir Das

Night

Stand-Up

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