“I’ve never seen a more community-minded comedian. That’s partly why his shows used to run long. He wanted the audience to get their money’s worth.” — James Nokise on fellow comedian and friend Tofiga Fepulea‘i winning New Zealand comedy’s largest award, the Topp Prize.
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“Māori and Pasifika work has a range of barriers to overcome, and making them a strawman opponent for international Shakespeare fans just adds another.” — James Nokise.
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“When Luteru swings low and wide to launch a ball for six, he might as well be channelling one of his aunties from Saoluafata.” — James Nokise on Ross Taylor.
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“Don’t feel you have to finish reading this article. There will be no great wisdom at the end. If suicide has touched your life, and in reading this you find yourself treading dark territory again, please pull out.” — James Nokise.
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