<div align="justify">Being a diplomat’s son, Mark McKinney has seen the world. He grew up in Trinidad, Paris, Mexico and Washington DC. <br /><br />He attended a boarding school in Ontario and then took up Political Science as his major in college. <br /><br />It’s probably this nomadic lifestyle that gave him an understanding of the world and helps him create comedy content out of any situation. <br /><br />The Canadian comedian and actor is best known for the sketch comedy troupe ‘The Kids in The Hall’, followed by television series including ‘Saturday Night Live’. He is also now a regular on the series 'Superstore' as Glenn.<br /><br />Mark chats with Anila Kurian about his show ‘Superstore’, which airs on Comedy Central, and what he loves about India. <br /><br />According to you, what makes a great comedy? <br />For many shows, the theme that has to be followed does the talking. But for me, a British class society whip has me chuckling. <br /><br />Did you ever expect to make a presence in India? <br />You know what? India is really far away and it’s great to know that our work is recognised there. I’m quite delighted and hope there’ll be more to explore. I wish I could understand what made it interesting for the audience to watch ‘Superstore’ (TV series) though. <br /><br />When was the last time you came to India? <br />It’s been a while actually but I love it there. It’s so colourful and I love reading about the political situation there. I still haven’t been able to understand it, but I enjoy learning about it. <br /><br />What do you want to do the next time you are here? <br />I want to take a train ride around the country. <br /><br />Do you follow any of the Indian comedians?<br />We do have Russell Peters in Canada who is famous among the expat community here. But lately, I came across Vir Das’ show about New York and New Delhi. I read about it, maybe I will watch it; it sounded interesting. <br /><br />Do you remember the first joke you ever heard?<br />Oh, wow! You have me stumped. To be honest, if I remembered it, I would have repeated it. The only joke I can remember now is too dirty to repeat (laughs). <br /><br />A joke you wish you wrote. <br />(Laughs) Too many to name! But plenty of French origin jokes — they are witty and hilarious. Maybe one day I will have one to call my own.<br /><br />Are you working on any other exciting projects?<br />Aren’t I doing enough (laughs)?<br /><br />So, how do you want to end this interview? Your last thoughts. <br />Kids, work hard and stay in school. Make sure you eat your veggies!<br /><br /></div>
<div align="justify">Being a diplomat’s son, Mark McKinney has seen the world. He grew up in Trinidad, Paris, Mexico and Washington DC. <br /><br />He attended a boarding school in Ontario and then took up Political Science as his major in college. <br /><br />It’s probably this nomadic lifestyle that gave him an understanding of the world and helps him create comedy content out of any situation. <br /><br />The Canadian comedian and actor is best known for the sketch comedy troupe ‘The Kids in The Hall’, followed by television series including ‘Saturday Night Live’. He is also now a regular on the series 'Superstore' as Glenn.<br /><br />Mark chats with Anila Kurian about his show ‘Superstore’, which airs on Comedy Central, and what he loves about India. <br /><br />According to you, what makes a great comedy? <br />For many shows, the theme that has to be followed does the talking. But for me, a British class society whip has me chuckling. <br /><br />Did you ever expect to make a presence in India? <br />You know what? India is really far away and it’s great to know that our work is recognised there. I’m quite delighted and hope there’ll be more to explore. I wish I could understand what made it interesting for the audience to watch ‘Superstore’ (TV series) though. <br /><br />When was the last time you came to India? <br />It’s been a while actually but I love it there. It’s so colourful and I love reading about the political situation there. I still haven’t been able to understand it, but I enjoy learning about it. <br /><br />What do you want to do the next time you are here? <br />I want to take a train ride around the country. <br /><br />Do you follow any of the Indian comedians?<br />We do have Russell Peters in Canada who is famous among the expat community here. But lately, I came across Vir Das’ show about New York and New Delhi. I read about it, maybe I will watch it; it sounded interesting. <br /><br />Do you remember the first joke you ever heard?<br />Oh, wow! You have me stumped. To be honest, if I remembered it, I would have repeated it. The only joke I can remember now is too dirty to repeat (laughs). <br /><br />A joke you wish you wrote. <br />(Laughs) Too many to name! But plenty of French origin jokes — they are witty and hilarious. Maybe one day I will have one to call my own.<br /><br />Are you working on any other exciting projects?<br />Aren’t I doing enough (laughs)?<br /><br />So, how do you want to end this interview? Your last thoughts. <br />Kids, work hard and stay in school. Make sure you eat your veggies!<br /><br /></div>