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This is dedicated to anyone that’s been knocked down, but not out. The ones that fell to their knees, but rose back up. The ones that scratched and clawed, but never let go. The ones willing to admit their faults, move past their failures and improve...every...single...day. I hope these conversations encourage you to think critically, make you laugh hysterically, inspire you profoundly and remind you to practice gratitude...daily. My name is Iman Huschmand. Welcome to the conversation. Welcome to AWESOME People.
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Monday Oct 12, 2020
Monday Oct 12, 2020
In this episode of "AWESOME People", Iman Huschmand sits down with the hilarious Tehran Ghasri, professionally known as Tehran, is an Iranian-American comedian, actor, host, television and radio personality, entertainer of African-American and Iranian descent. He performs stand-up comedy internationally, and hosts every Monday and Thursday at the world famous Laugh Factory in Los Angeles. He was named after the capital of Iran and as he says, his parents chose the name Tehran as a reminder of his Persian roots and culture.
SHOW NOTES:
Introduction of Tehran Ghasri [1:15]
How Los Angeles is doing their part in quarantine [3:55]
How the pandemic has affected Tehran as a person, artist, and comedian [5:20]
Striving to be that “arrogant” celebrity [9:00]
Iman asks Tehran what he wish he knew when he first started out in comedy [10:48]
Cultural and Economic ramifications of a lockdown and social distancing situation [13:35]
Tehran’s interest in deeper spirituality and how it relates to religion and success [18:40]
Tehran’s legacy: sharing self love, purpose of comedy, and the idea of greatness [20:33]
Life as a half African American, half Iranian American person [28:45]
Tehran’s influences and guiding mentors through life and comedy [38:50]
Being drug and alcohol free, family life, and early life [44:40]
QUOTES:
“It’s easy, all you have to do is ‘W.U.T.A.N.G.’ Basically if you do WUTANG you will be good” [4:30]
“I’ve been practicing acting like this my whole life, I have been a cocky, arrogant, piece of ’s.’ So I’m ready, I can’t wait until my level of success reaches my level of confidence” [9:45]
“A lot of people think [success] happens overnight. It really doesn’t and I’m nowhere near I need to be. I have a lot of work to do and a lot to grow” [11:12]
“I’m glad Tom Hanks [got COVID] because everyone was so sad, and no-one thought this was real until Tom Hanks announced it […] because then people believed it. I’m more happy that Tom Hanks got it because now they’re going to find a cure, they’re not going to let Tom Hanks die“ [17:55]
“I’ve been sharing my legacy since the very beginning. The concept of self love is my legacy. Loving yourself and that your self love does not effect your love for others they’re not mutually exclusive. I can love you and love me” [20:36]
“People find it offensive when you find purpose, especially when they haven’t found theirs because you will never offend another person with purpose. Greatness does not disrespect greatness.“ [23:30]
FOLLOW TEHRAN AND IMAN:
IG: @iamtehran
FB: @TehranVonGhasri
IG: @imanhuschmand
FB: @ihuschmand
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