“A lot of comedians will define themselves by what they don’t like,” says Nanjiani. “But I always try to define myself by what I like.” It’s that precedence that helps separate him from the thralls of grumpy comedians out there. When he talks about any variety of topics, whether it’s The X-Files, Call of Duty, or comic books, he does it with a passion that’s hard to deny. “I grew up in Pakistan,” continues Nanjiani, “but I had a Sega Genesis and I watched a movie every day. Most kids would get darker over the summer, but I’d get lighter because I stayed indoors and played.”
Kumail Nanjiani will headline at the Comedy Works, 1226 15th Street, tonight through Saturday. Tickets are $12 to $20; for details, visit www.comedyworks.com or call 303-595-3637.
April 28-30, 2011
