Shadowing Practice: Ultimate Fan Love | Max Amini | Stand-up Comedy - Learn English Speaking with Video
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And you came with a card in your hand.
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Are you the daughter of the lady that gave me the card last time?
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Aw, you're sweet.
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Where's your mom?
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She's in Iran.
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She's in Iran right now.
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She got captured?
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Can you help out the situation?
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Aw, your mother is so sweet.
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Her mom came to my show last year.
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She gave me a card and I read the card and I opened the card.
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I didn't read the card because
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when I opened the card I realized she put her number and and she gave me her address.
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So now my stepdaughter showed up tonight.
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So good to see you, I love.
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Now there's another letter.
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I think this is from your mom too?
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This is from both of you?
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Thank you from international organization.
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Thank you.
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Oh my God, it's a book.
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Oh my God.
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Tell your mom I love her so much I licked her letter, okay?
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Mommy!
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They're such a beautiful family, yeah?
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Make sure you come every year and bring your card.
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Okay, I'll put it here.
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She's like, hold on.
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Oh, I'm gonna cry.
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I'm very emotional person.
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People don't believe me, but I'm gonna take this home.
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I swear to God I'll take it before I go to bed.
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I'm gonna read it.
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Okay?
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She has a message for me in this in this or is it separate?
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Oh, so you give me the card and there's a message verbally What is the message?
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She told me that she doesn't like me That she loves me.
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I was just gonna read the card now.
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I'm gonna have to read it and masturbate Tell mom I said that. Was you?
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Tell her that.
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Sincerely.
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Nicole, I take the candle off the table.
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I'm sorry.
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I only got one shot in this situation.
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I have to give it to mom here.
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We have a guy here from Japan.
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How amazing is that?
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That's wonderful, buddy.
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So, what's your name?
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Dutaro.
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Dutaro.
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Dutaro.
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I f*ed it up the second time.
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Say it loud.
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Dutaro.
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F* off.
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The Punjab was easier.
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Dutaro.
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Dutaro.
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Dutaro.
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Dutaro.
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Dutaro.
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Dutaro.
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Dutaro.
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He goes, yeah.
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But you know what's crazy?
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You guys are together?
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No?
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Then how do you know his name so well?
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It takes a week to learn Dutaro Dutaro Dutaro Dutaro Dutaro Dutaro Dutaro
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You already knew So Dutaro What are you doing in Bangalore?
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You live here?
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No, I'm living in Japan You just came to see my show from Japan?
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Hold on a minute From Japan?
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Japan, you came to see my show?
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You know in next week, I'm performing in Japan.
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You didn't know?
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He's like, I wasted all my money.
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You know what I love?
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Of the whole world, you chose India to come and see the show.
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That's very cool, man.
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Dutoro is my special guest tonight.
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This is so incredible.
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He came from Japan to see...
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Hold on!
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Hold on!
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Let me say this.
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Hey, you guys.
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Hey, hey.
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This guy flew from Japan to see me.
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He's on time.
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You live right up the street.
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Dutoro.
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You're so...
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We're from Japan, the city, the Indian village.
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Rubella, thank you for coming by yourself.
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That makes me very happy.
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That's so nice.
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What do you do?
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Are you a dancer?
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That bag is not for...
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Really?
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Radiology?
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In the radiology center you strip?
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That's so fun!
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Can I come there and take a picture?
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I would love for you to do my x-ray.
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You'll find something amazing. And are you single?
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I'm actually a recent widow.
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You're actually, you're a recent widow.
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Aww.
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Give her a big round of applause for coming out and laugh.
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Wow.
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Wow Oh my love you're so sweet.
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I feel really guilty about the stripper joke I made about you.
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I take it back Oh, Bella.
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You're very sweet.
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I love you.
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I really love you and I wish you such an amazing rest of your life.
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Yeah, because you never know what's gonna happen.
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And I want you to live every moment to the fullest.
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You made my night and and the fact
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that somebody is going through such a hard time and And they come to watch comedy It's very special.
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You're so young.
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You're so beautiful You should go out there and meet people and find love and have
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Live life every day knowing
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that it's not a long journey We're all gonna go to the same place as your husband
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and where my dad is and everybody else who's lost a loved one and they know life is fast.
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So let's live it today, because that's gonna make them happy, yeah?
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Any other widows in the audience?
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I have a huge widow following.
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What is the word for a man who loses his wife?
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If a woman is a widow, what is a man?
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A widower?
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A man who loses his wife is a widower?
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I didn't know that.
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You know why?
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Because men never complain when their wife dies.
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Oh, that's so, what did you say?
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You got some gods to protect me?
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Oh, to thank you.
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Mahadev?
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Uh-huh.
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And that's.. okay.
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And what God is that?
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Wealth?
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God is of wealth?
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And this is in what religion?
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Hindu.
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Oh, that's so beautiful.
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But I am into Allahu Akbar.
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If I say Allahu Akbar five times, more people show up.
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I don't know if they're coming for comedy or jihad.
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I'm not sure.
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And how many gods do you have? So many?
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Oh, you're so lucky.
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That's why Indians are so many and they're so blessed.
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That's why Indians, oh my God.
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Yes, they talk to one god, he's busy.
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Okay, no problem.
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I brought you another God.
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Excuse me, God number five.
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I need you right now.
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You're busy.
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I don't give a shit.
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I go for another God.
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God number 23, are you here?
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Oh, thank you very much.
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You know, my religion, one God. And he's always busy.
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I'm really happy.
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And you brought me more gifts?
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Oh my god, you are so sweet to Max for the funniest judge of all things.
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Funny you verdict.
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I cannot, is this in Hindu?
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Oh wow there's three different things you wrote.
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That's so sweet your mom sent this to me?
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Yes?
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Is it a big dildo I don't know maybe there's a
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god of dildo in Maximini are you trying to embarrass me in front of everybody you sure I open this
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but it is some funny joke oh my god it's so beautiful oh my god that is so beautiful Oh,
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that's very sweet.
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This is why I love you.
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Anyone here from Pakistan?
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Oh nice.
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Do you guys have any gifts for me?
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Hi, you shaved your head?
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Or is it for medical reasons?
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Yes?
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How are you feeling now?
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Fine.
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Fine?
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What's your name?
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Ai-jan.
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Ai-jan.
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First of all, nice to meet you.
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Second of all, I'm so happy you're here.
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Third of all, look at that smile.
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And let me tell you something.
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I admire you for coming out with your head shake with so much confidence,
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yeah, to come watch the comedy show.
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If you dealing with anything in your life,
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find an excuse to laugh every single day and release the tension And again,
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thank you for being such an amazing inspiration to all of us, yeah? To come out.
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I love you.
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And after the show, come backstage and say hi to me, yeah?
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But don't bring your friends.
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They're stupid.
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Just you.
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No, the lady next to you is awesome.
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The guy with the mustache, I'm scared of him.
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I'm going to choose one couple to bring them on stage.
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And I'm going to play this game with them.
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This couple is going to win the best gift they've ever won in their life.
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Which couple wants to come on stage?
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Raise your hand.
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Okay, I got nothing here.
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I don't like you.
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Too much energy.
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This one here, you want to come on stage?
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These two are cute.
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Come, come.
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You two come.
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Come on stage.
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Go that way.
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Go that way.
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Look at this big boy.
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What's up, my man?
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How you doing, buddy?
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Hi.
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Nice to meet you.
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Please, you can stay here.
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Yeah.
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And what's your name?
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Mike.
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Mike.
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And what's your name?
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Corinne.
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Mike and Corinne.
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Mike, any secrets that you have that she doesn't know?
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Probably?
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Yeah.
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Good or bad?
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It's all good secrets.
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It's all good secrets?
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Corinne.
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Do you have any secrets, anything that you know that your husband doesn't know?
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Just one.
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Just one?
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What?
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Wow.
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What's his name?
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Do you think this secret is going to be a very se- like big news?
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Something that is going to really like boom, explode this guy?
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Boom.
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Yeah?
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Why?
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Because the Lebanese?
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No, I just, I think, I think because size matters, you know.
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Okay, Corinne, tell this man the secret that you have.
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Okay, hold on.
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Oh my God, don't take your clothes off their kids in the audience.
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You're gonna take something out of your bag?
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Yup.
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I wanna change it, love is amazing.
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I wanna take it, take my life through the world.
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Oh, that's so beautiful, man.
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Mike, Mike, congratulations, my brother.
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And congratulations to you.
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This lady is so incredible.
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She wanted to reveal to her husband that she's pregnant.
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And I have a secret that I wanna reveal to Mike.
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It's my baby.
Context & Background
In the stand-up comedy routine by Max Amini, he connects deeply with his audience, particularly highlighting family ties and cultural backgrounds. During a moment of interaction, he references a young girl who brings him a card from her mother in Iran, providing a glimpse into the affection and humor that bonds fans and performers. This particular exchange emphasizes the significance of personal connections, even across international borders, and showcases the speaker’s ability to blend comedy with heartfelt moments.
Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication
- “She's such a sweet person.” – This expression reflects kindness and appreciation, suitable for informal settings.
- “I love to see you here!” – A warm greeting that can be used when meeting someone you cherish.
- “Make sure you come every year!” – A friendly reminder that can strengthen relationships, asking for future engagements.
- “Tell your mom I love her!” – A heartfelt message conveying affection that promotes familial connection.
- “I’m very emotional.” – A candid statement that can invite empathy and understanding in social interactions.
Step-by-step Shadowing Guide
Improving your English speaking skills through the shadowing technique can be an effective way to grasp the tonal and emotional nuances in conversations like Max Amini’s. Here’s a structured approach to utilizing this video for enhancing your language abilities:
- Select Your Segment: Choose a specific part of the video (e.g., his interaction with the girl) to focus on, ensuring it resonates with you.
- Listen Carefully: Play the excerpt multiple times. Pay attention to pronunciation, intonation, and emotional delivery.
- Repeat After Him: As you listen, use a shadowing app or record yourself mimicking his speech immediately after hearing it. Focus on matching his rhythm and inflection.
- Analyze Sentence Structure: Break down his phrases to understand structure. Notice how he combines sentences and uses transitions for comedic effect.
- Practice Consistently: Regularly revisit this segment and challenge yourself to shadow speak effectively, which will naturally enhance your fluency and confidence.
By integrating this shadowing technique during your practice sessions, you’ll not only improve your English speaking skills but also develop a greater appreciation for comedic timing and emotional expression within conversations. Explore various dialogues on shadowing sites or use shadowing apps to diversify your practice and keep your learning engaging!
What is the Shadowing Technique?
Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.