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social programme. They are used to only receiving and Then television came into my life, thanks to my
complaining that they have not been given something. godfather, who worked for a local provincial television
But they themselves do not want to create their own lives company. He took me to work with him one day. Suddenly
and take responsibility for what happens in and around it turned out that one of the editors couldn't get to work
them. that day. I asked to try and do an edit. And at the end
You can talk in a humorous way about anything. The of the day, my godfather's surprise was boundless: the
main thing is to do it subtly and smartly, not vulgarly inexperienced schoolboy had mastered editing skills,
and directly when one is deeply wounded. A comedian and had edited the material quite well. That day literally
is like a doctor. It may be unpleasant during treatment, opened the door for me to the world of television, which
but it is for the greater good. We don't expect the then gave me many useful connections and acquaintances
doctor to tell us only nice things. Stand-up should not that led me to join KVN. By the way, it was my godfather
be sugary, but with a dose of pepper it should be who advised the dean of the university where I studied to
irritating. If someone sees themselves in a stand-up get me involved in setting up a KVN team.
and is offended, and then realises, accepts and acts I think it has helped me a lot in life that I am always open
differently, a little kinder, then the purpose of the stand- to new opportunities. I respond to everything that interests
up has been achieved. and appeals to me. Working as a journalist – yes, writing
RC: Anton, it is important to start developing a text for an advertisement – why not, writing a script for a
critical thinking from childhood. Have you film – fine, acting in a play without acting training – I'll try
thought about such humorous and educational that, and so on...
projects for children? RC: You are like the hero of the Yes Man film
AL: Good idea, we will think in that direction. saying "yes" to all proposals. Is there a fear that it
"Quizzes" are great for children too. Thinking is won't work or won't be done perfectly, because
developed through searching for answers to questions. these are the fears that most people most often
When you find the answer, it brings so much joy and have that slow most people down? How do you
a sense of victory! And when a child or adult sees that handle failure, criticism?
they are doing well, it adds confidence in all areas.
In addition, learning new and interesting information
gives our brain a lot of pleasure and stimulates the
production of happiness hormones. This has already
been proven by scientists. I'm always learning new
things myself and I get a thrill out of it. And my field
of interest is not limited to the subject matter. In one
day I could listen to Drobyshevsky's podcasts on
anthropology, or Maciech's lectures on the history of
religion (I recommend both, by the way).
RC: What are you working on now?
AL: It's my favourite thing, writing a script for a
comedy series about the adventures of expats in
Mahmutlar. There are several protagonists who have
moved to Alanya and are setting up their domestic
and personal lives here. They face all the problems
and curiosities common to immigrants and get out of
them with humour and ingenuity. I think it's going to
be interesting. And I plan to get investors to film the
series.
RC: I hope to be able to enjoy watching the
series about adventures in Mahmutlar soon.
Going back to the origins of your stand-up
career, how did you develop as a comedian?
What contributed to this?
AL: I have loved performing on stage in front of my
friends or relatives since I was a child. I read a lot of
humorous stories, memorised sketches which I later
showed, and later began to write myself.