Ali Hassan on writing and good humoured advice

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Lauren sits down with Ali Hassan for a candid chat about his memoir "Is There Bacon in Heaven?” They unpack the layers of his creative journey, exploring the fusion of humour and personal growth. Beyond the book, they talk about Ali's involvement in podcasts and the pair delves into the challenges of modern parenting, offering insights on navigating the evolving landscape of raising kids.

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Ali Hassan is a Stand-up Comic, Actor, and CBC Personality. Ali is the host of the CBC Radio hit stand-up comedy show "Laugh Out Loud." Ali is also heard on CBC Radio, NPR, and PRX as a frequent guest host of the arts and culture show ‘q’, and "As It Happens," and for the past six consecutive years, Ali has hosted "Canada Reads" - the annual battle of the books celebrating the best of Canadian literature.

Among his numerous Film & TV credits, he was recently in the films "My Spy" and "Mafia Inc.," and appeared in recent seasons of "Working Moms" (CBC), "Hudson & Rex" (CityTV), "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" (Paramount+). Television audiences can also see Ali as a recurring guest star in two new shows: "Sort Of" on CBC GEM and HBO Max, and the new hit sitcom "Run The Burbs" on CBC Television.

As a comedian, Ali has performed for audiences across Canada, including on the cross-country Just for Laughs tour "Comedy Night in Canada," hosted by Rick Mercer. He has also performed locally and internationally with his solo show "Muslim, Interrupted." In January of 2023, Ali began touring across Canada with his latest solo show, entitled "Does This Taste Funny?".

His comedic memoir ‘Is There Bacon in Heaven?’ is out NOW with Simon & Schuster.

• www.standupali.com
• https://www.simonandschuster.ca/authors/Ali-Hassan/170298533
• Ali on X, Instagram, Facebook
• Doctor Vs. Comedian
• This Podcast is Delicious
• CBC’s Laugh Out Loud

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