Gilbert Lawand is the ambassador of Atlanta comedy and one of the nation's most influential figures in the evolution of the current comedy landscape. Besides opening up for other influential comics like Dave Chappelle and Aziz Ansari, he also produces a nationally recognized alternative comedy festival from the "Red Clay" of Atlanta. This interview tracks his journey from Baghdad to the boardroom to the Big Apple and the price he pays along the way. Ante up with Gilbert the Great!