Page 81 - Mousumi: Unbelievable Transformation

Like father like son, from slaves to piracy, Captain O’
Captain, vengeance, kidnapping, unemployment, greed is

what piracy is all about. I did not choose piracy on my
own. I was pushed into this.

My dream was to become a stand-up comedian. I was

fond of watching the best shows from the funniest
stand-up comedians ranging from witty & irreverent to
deeply raunchy. I always believed that stand-up acts were
my cup of tea. I followed many comedians who would
leave one literally rolling on the floor laughing. Several

years ago, I was working hard in this field & my ability to
connect with the audience & describing relatable
situations in hilarious ways were what connected me to

my target audience. I was blessed with wit & humour.
After 3 years of struggle, I anchored a news satire &
comedy show that was co-written & directed by my
friend. One could say I was living a perfect life, a perfect
family & few good friends probably one could ask for. I

was very ecstatic & upbeat with my life. My dream of
becoming a popular stand-up comedian was coming to
reality. After seeing a fair share of tough times

throughout my stint as a stand-up comedian, I was a
quinessential guy- strong, silent & self-contained who
was known for his funny enactments, song lyrics, well-
intentioned humour & mean-spirited jokes. I had
enormous charm & a warped sense of humour. It was an

experience of mystic self-transcendence. It is in