I am a standup comedian who has performed comedy in the Middle East in front of thousands of Muslims. And believe it or not, they laughed at plenty, especially when we poked fun at local culture. The Lebanese loved it… — Maz Jobrani Copy Share Image
I've had people come up to me after the show and say, 'Why did you not make fun of Pakistan?' People are actually upset… — Maz Jobrani Copy Share
Comedy comes from tragedy, and being Iranian in America from 1979 on had been quite tragic. In stand-up comedy, I was able to take… — Maz Jobrani Copy Share
One of the first memories I have, we went to - actually, we stopped in New York for a little bit, and I remember… — Maz Jobrani Copy Share
When you're a stand-up comic, you live and die by what you say on stage. There's no director or writer or producer who can… — Maz Jobrani Copy Share
I wish more Americans would travel here. I always encourage my friends: 'Travel. See the Middle East. There's so much to see, so many… — Maz Jobrani Copy Share
I've grown so accustomed to my life in L.A., going to a Coffee Bean or getting breakfast at Kings Road Cafe. I've seen a… — Maz Jobrani Copy Share
I want to show another side of Middle Easterners. My hope is that I would be able to play a variety of parts, and… — Maz Jobrani Copy Share
Racism has always existed, and a big part of it is people just not knowing others. I think humans change other human's minds, and… — Maz Jobrani Copy Share
I quickly came to realize that in the Middle East, God is God, and in the West, the sponsor is God - or, as… — Maz Jobrani Copy Share
Follow your heart. Do what you love. Because I was constantly struggling with that. If it's in your heart, go for it. Don't listen… — Maz Jobrani Copy Share
You know the Middle East is going crazy when Lebanon is the most peaceful place in the region. — Maz Jobrani Copy Share
Your stereotypical L.A. Persian kids were not working at Sbarro pizza in the mall, but I was. — Maz Jobrani Copy Share
I really love D.C.; it's one of my favorite places to perform. I always say when I come here, I feel like my IQ… — Maz Jobrani Copy Share
Anyone who's gotten their passport in America will tell you, when you get it, it still says what country you were born in. So… — Maz Jobrani Copy Share
Unlike the U.S., Iran has no problems with low-voter turnout in elections; the last time, the government got the support of 110 per cent… — Maz Jobrani Copy Share
