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. Riaad Moosa africacomedyeducate share on social
Both my parents are doctors, so from the time I was a child, I wanted to do medicine. Riaad Moosa childdoctormedicine Change image and share on social
I think comedy tells a lot; you can tell what people think by what they laugh at. Riaad Moosa comedylaughlot Change image and share on social
I'm a comedian who happens to be Muslim; my comedy stems on all forms of my identity. Riaad Moosa comediancomedyform Change image and share on social
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. Riaad Moosa areabasebelief share on social
When I started out, it was around the whole 9/11 - Islamophobia was just sort of hitting a second wind. Obviously that informed a lot of my humor, and it influenced a lot of what I was talking about on stage because it was extremely relevant at the time. Riaad Moosa extremelyhithumor share on social
The Muslims in the Cape are associated with having a very good sense of humor. Riaad Moosa capegoodhumor Change image and share on social
What I wanted to do was the comedy, and I found that. I found my bliss, I think. Riaad Moosa blisscomedyfind Change image and share on social
Europeans ridicule Muslim culture because they don't understand the wisdom behind it. Take swine flu for instance: all the sudden you've got Europeans scared of pigs - we've been saying that for years! Riaad Moosa cultureeuropeanflu share on social
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. Riaad Moosa backgroundcomedydoctor share on social
