His comedy career started after he joined a theater company traveling around Africa in his post-university years.

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Finalists: The Denver Post Staff for its skillful coverage of the mass shooting at a theater in Aurora, Colo.

WSJ: 2013 Pulitzer winners in journalism and arts

Breaking news reporting: The Denver Post Staff for its comprehensive coverage of the mass shooting at a movie theater in Aurora, Colo.

WSJ: 2013 Pulitzer winners in journalism and arts