A French Comedian in New York

The Brian Lehrer Show | Jan 22, 2016

Moroccan French stand-up comedian and actor Gad Elmaleh talks about his quest to become as big a star in the U.S. as he is in France.

He talks about the challenges of learning English quickly enough (and proficiently enough) to bring his act to the States, the differences between Moroccan, French, and New York cab drivers, and why every French schoolkid eventually learns the English phrase: "Where is Brian?"

Now: Moroccan French comedian @gadelmaleh is big in France, and now he's making his US debut! pic.twitter.com/ycpWjn4uAr
— Brian Lehrer Show (@BrianLehrer) January 22, 2016

Today we learned French kids study English w/ textbooks that always refer to "Brian." Comedian @gadelmaleh explains: pic.twitter.com/wsH7wOhMjQ
— Brian Lehrer Show (@BrianLehrer) January 22, 2016

→ See Gad perform: He just started a residency at Joe's Pub and will be there until June. Check here for a schedule.

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