We were lucky to catch up with Paul Farahvar recently and have shared our conversation below.

Paul, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. Can you share an important lesson you learned in a prior job that’s helped you in your career afterwards?

I was a trial litigator before I was a comedian. Being a litigator, I learned to listen and be prepared for anything. As a comedian, these two traits are vital to being a comedian. Often times, lawyers and comedians focus on talking when you just need to listen. Listening to the audience, like listening to a judge or opposing counsel, helps you shape your response. Sometimes as a lawyer, I would just watch the judge when the lawyer was arguing and could tell by her non-verbal cues, that I didn’t need to say anything; she already agreed with me. And preparation is key as well. Obviously being prepared for anything is key with comedy because every audience is different and you never know what could happen next. I also learned to never as a question you are not prepared for or don’t know the response to! That comes in handy with crowd work!

Paul, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?

I became a comedian later in life when a celebrity comedian told me I was funny. I then tried a stand up set at an open mic and was hooked!

What do you find most rewarding about being a creative?

The most rewarding aspect of being a comedian is a successful show or when someone comes to me after a show and tells me a story about how I or the show impacted them in a positive manner. I always remember the stories of people who needed a laugh, due to some sad events in their lives or just being stuck at home during the pandemic and how I or a show I was on made them feel happy or gave them a laugh they needed. I never get sick of hearing that laughter is medicine, especially since I have a brother and a father who are doctors.

What can society do to ensure an environment that’s helpful to artists and creatives?

The best thing society can do to support comedians is go to shows and follow their paths on social media. If something moves them, share it. If they like a podcast, tell people or even review it. Any review or share helps tremendously.

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