If laughter is indeed the best medicine, consider Gabriel Iglesias that kind of medicine that is locked up at CVS . You know, those brands that have that little card (unlike the generic stuff…that is just out in the open) you have to take to the pharmacist to buy because its the best stuff! I say all that to imply that FLUFFY is hands down one of the greatest! California native, Iglesias incorporates his real life stories into some of the funniest comedy to grace your ears. I can personally say that he is also such a humble and nice human being. His love for his family and friends and his loyalty and appreciation of his fans make him even more of favorite!
I hope you enjoy this little interview with this one and only, FLUFFY!
When was that moment in your life when you knew you had officially fallen in love with comedy?
I WAS 10 YEARS OLD WATCHING EDDIE MURPHY “RAW” ON VHS. IT WAS 1987 FYI ;)
Everyone knows who you are and well done for that. It has to be a monumental thing to build the brand you have. What did you do before you got into comedy or to make ends meet?
I WORKED IN LAKEWOOD, CALIFORNIA AT THE LAKEWWOD MALL IN A FEW STORES. I SOLD SHOES AT “TRACK N TRAIL”. I WAS A MAIL ROOM GUY INSIDE THEN DR. SHORES VISION CENTER. I DID CUSTOMER SERVICE INSIDE ROBINSONS MAY AND FINALLY I SOLD CELL PHONES INSIDE OF A WALMART IN ANAHEIM FOR THEN “LA CELLULAR”.
What has been the greatest inspiration to you? Your past? Your family? Inspirational comedians around you and in the past?
LIFE IN GENERAL. IM A STORY TELLER SO PRETTY MUCH WHAT EVER IS GOING ON IN MY WORLD THAT I NEED TO VENT ABOUT ENDS UP IN MY ACT. I CANT GET MY SON TO WEAR DEODORANT THEN GUESS WHAT? THE WORLD IS GONNA HEAR ABOUT IT.
The crowd has to be a huge thing for you! Doing so much out there, do you have a best crowd you’ve ever seen or performed for?
APRIL 17TH OF 2015 I PERFORMED AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN IN NYC. LOUDEST SHOW OF MY LIFE!
You are known for your voices and I think they’re hilarious! Do you have inspirations for your performances? Anything you pull from for those voices or just to be out there on the stage?
IF I HEAR A VOICE THAT STANDS OUT I TRY TO INCORPORATE IT INTO MY SHOW. THE STORIES ARE REAL BUT I GOTTA MAKE THEM FUNNY.
You’re on the road a lot. You have been known to tour a lot in your career. What is a favorite story from the road?
I GOT PULLED OUT OF A TOUR BUS THAT HAD MY FACE ON IT BY IMMIGRATION IN ARIZONA. NOT MY FAV STORY BUT ITS ONE I CAN TELL YOU.
What would you say is the greatest reward in being a comedian full time?
PEOPLE AUTOMATICALLY SMILE AND GET HAPPY WHEN THEY SEE ME.
Do you have a favorite moment that you have experienced with a fan?
SHE MOVED INTO MY HOUSE AND BROUGHT HER SON
Who is the last person to make YOU laugh really really hard?
MY FRIEND COMEDIAN G REILLY WHEN HE TOLD ME A STORY ABOUT A TOUGH BLACK BOXER WHO DATED WHITE WOMEN IN THE 1920’S. HE SAID TODAYS FIGHTERS ARE PUSSIES WITH ALL THAT SECURITY. BACK IN THE DAY YOU HAD TO BE THE BADDEST MOTHER FUCKER WALKING THE PLANET TO HOLD UR WHITE GIRLFRIEND’S HAND IN PUBLIC BY YOURSELF.
What’s next in the life of Fluffy?
I LEAVE FOR NEW MEXICO AND ARIZONA THIS WEEKEND TO DO SOME CONCERTS. FRIDAY I FIND OUT IF THE SITCOM IM ON (CRISTELA) GETS PICKED UP FOR SEASON 2. IF THAT HAPPENS, PANCAKES FOR EVERYONE.
(Begin the RANDOM & Silliness!)
If there was a movie made based on your life, who would you like to see play the part as you?
THE KID FROM MODERN FAMILY
If you were the topic of a tabloid magazine’s front page, what would it say about you?
J-LO’S NEW LOVE
If you could choose any superpower, which power would you choose and what would be your superhero name? What would your costume look like?
THE ABILITY TO GO BACK IN TIME 1 MIN. MY NAME WOULD BE MINUTE MAN. I WOULD WEAR A SAD FACE LIKE ANY MAN WHO HAS EVER BEEN CALLED THAT.
What is the best prank you have ever played on anyone?
HAD A FRIEND PULLED OFF THE BUS BY POLICE. HE IS STILL TRYING TO GET EVEN.
Which one of the Avengers would you like to see work at Chipotle? What would his job be?
HULK, MEAT TENDERIZER
If you were elected for president of the USA, what would your presidential slogan be?
WHAT CAN BROWN DO FOR YOU?
If you woke up tomorrow as a woman, how would you spend your day?
ID BE HOME IN THE SHOWER W/ A WATER PICK FOR A FEW HOURS THEN ID GO OUT AND GET SOME FREE DRINKS. MY ASS ON A WOMAN = FREE DRINKS ;)
What would you say is your biggest guilty pleasure?
GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES AND WAFFLES
If you stumbled upon a time machine one day, what time would you travel to and what would you do there?
NOVEMBER 5TH, 1955. ID LOOK FOR DR. EMMET BROWN.
Mother’s Day is coming up. What is a memorable Mom moment you shared with your mother?
MY MOM AND I DROPPED A PIZZA ON THE FLOOR. WE STILL ATE IT :P
What makes you come alive?
MUSIC, GOOD HAPPY COMPANY, FUNNY PEOPLE, MY DOGS, FANS
Thank you again, Gabriel Iglesias for taking time from your busy and funny life to do this interview with me. Keep up the amazing work.
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