Vee opened up about her personal life, sharing that she had lost her mother, sister, and father within a short period of time. She noted that this was the first time she had performed comedy without her loved ones around, and it felt novel in a strange way. Vee described her family as funny and crazy, and so to honor their humor, she named her comedy special “Alphabet.”
Ranganathan pointed out that performing stand-up comedy as oneself can be more vulnerable compared to performing as a character. Vee agreed, acknowledging that stand-up allows her to showcase her authentic self and share her life experiences. She emphasized the importance of finding one’s voice and being true to oneself on stage.
Ranganathan praised Vee for finding her voice quickly, highlighting that it took him a long time to figure out his own style. Vee expressed her appreciation for the compliment, stating that she believes there should be a space on chat shows to be kind to one another. In a world where self-esteem can be hard to come by, she believes that kindness should be encouraged and celebrated.
The conversation took a heartwarming turn when Vee reminisced about a past encounter with Ranganathan at the Top Secret comedy club. After Vee performed well, Ranganathan approached her and said, “Thanks mate, I’m going to have to go up to that.” Vee considered this to be the biggest compliment she had ever received.
Both comedians shared a lighthearted moment, with Ranganathan jokingly asserting his niceness despite any doubt created by his comedic persona. The interview ended on a humorous note, with Ranganathan’s marathon plans causing some concern due to his age.
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