I would never want to disrespect my beliefs. There are certain, obviously different, areas you wouldn't go. It's not congruent to who I am as a person, and it would be insincere, and it wouldn't be based on truth.

Remember, we really grew up separately; our life experience was very different because of segregation. So I think comedy is a good space to work those things out and educate everyone about the different experiences and different race groups in South Africa.

What I wanted to do was the comedy, and I found that. I found my bliss, I think.

I use myself as a template for my comedy. So first my background as a Muslim man, my being a doctor, I talk about my family quite a lot, my kids. Anything that resonates with me I talk about. The important thing is it should be able to work in a family setting.

I'm not temperamentally into high comedy. I'm not a Noel Coward kind of girl.

It's safe to say I'm a comedy nerd. I listen to so many podcasts. I just love to laugh.

I love 'Dexter.' The dark sense of humor is wonderful.

Well I think comedy everywhere has lost a bit of its bite. In Canada, I can't argue with the quality, but it feels like it's gotten a little safe.