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Meet Diana Satha, Malawian Comedian
DS: Diana Hannah-Dacious Satha. I'm 30 yrs old, Malawian. I'm passionate about the arts. I come from Sankhani vge, T/A Njewa, Lilongwe. The last born in a family of seven. My parents were very strict, they believed in spoiling the child and sparing the rod.
FMM: And why did you decide to become a comedian?
DS: Being a comedian is an easy way out for me, its a means to escape reality and so, I created my own world. Its a way to vent out without physically harming anyone.
FMM: Do you write your own routines?
DS: Yes, I write my own routines.
FMM: Where do you get your material?
DS: Social media, everyday people, TV etc.
FMM: What was the best joke you cracked?
DS: I don't have a specific joke that I like but I would say the 'Cape Town' joke is pretty awesome...I went to Cape Town looking for greener pastures but I found a small bathroom I could not fit in so instead of doing 'number one and two' properly, I did number three - I spoilt myself!
FMM: Why did you choose that joke?
DS: I chose this joke because everyone has a story to tell when they go the bathroom and I thought mine was sad and funny at the same time.
FMM: What happens if people don’t laugh?
DS: I move on to the next joke.
FMM: What makes your stand-up comedy unique and different from other comedians?
DS: I tell it like it is. I don't sugar-coat my jokes.
FMM: Do you like telling jokes that may offend people?
DS: No, I'm a very sensitive person. I wouldn't want to offend anyone.
FMM: And what’s the worst response you have received from a joke? What happened?
DS: I am yet to receive bad responses, it's either people like me or they are scared to approach me, lol.
FMM: Do you make a living out of this?
DS: Yes and no. Sometimes, it puts bread on the table and sometimes it brings porridge with no sugar.
FMM: How can you describe reception of comedy by Malawian fans?
DS: The reception is fair, not that great but we're getting there slowly.
FMM: What was your happiest and saddest moment in your comedy career?
DS: My happiest moment would be when I met Anne Kansiime for the very first time. Not because she's an international celebrity, no, but she's down-to-earth.
My saddest moments are when I see a bunch of strangers in the audience and none of my so-called friends show up to support me.
FMM: Thanks for this interview- it’s been a great pleasure and learning experience. Do you have anything you’d like to say before you “close shop?
DS: Yes, sure. Comedy, like any other art form needs to be appreciated.
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