I like revisiting my embarrassments, failures in comedy: 'Impractical Jokers' star James Murray

For "Impractical Jokers" star James Murray, comedy is about remembering his not-so-shiny moments and even those disasters that made life tough for him at one point of time.

Asked if reminiscing gags from his life was akin to scratching unhealed wounds, something that Hannah Gadsby highlights in her soul-stirring, uncanny stand-up "Nannette", Murray does not mind looking back at his "embarrassments" if it made people laugh.

"I don't know about that (wounds never healing). I, instead, like revisiting my embarrassments and failures in my comedy as it makes the audience laughs. Which is why I do what I do - to make people laugh. So that whatever half-an-hour they sit to see the show, they forget their problems.

"Also, since I do this comedy with my friends, there is this sense of trust and support, that even if they use my failures for a gag, they will not be hard on me. They will not make me feel bad on purpose. So, I'm ok with it," he told PTI in a telephonic interview from Florida.

The actor-producer, however, is looking forward to watching the Netflix Original as he has "heard lots of good things about it".

Comedians today can be called the "conscious-keepers" of the society and Murray believes in bringing people together and making them feel good has always been the goal.

"For us, comedy has always been inclusive. We take a lot of pride in our comedy which is for everyone - kids, youth and family."
"But yes, I believe, it is important to respect your fan base... You should keep in mind what may offend your audience. That it should not make them feel uncomfortable about seeing it on TV. I feel it's a performer's responsibility."