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Accountant, comic, and MasterChef: Dilruk Jayasinha’s curious journey to comedy – by Jessica Taylor Yates   Source:racv.com.au As a long-time fan, and now headline performer at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Dilruk knew within seconds of stepping on stage at his first gig that “this is all I want to be doing.”  With the Melbourne International Comedy Festival (MICF) back for another year of laughs, Melbourne-based comedian Dilruk Jayasinha says it’s a joy to be back on stage, sharing stories and having the city buzz with laughter.   “It’s one of the three big festivals of the world [alongside Edinburgh and Montreal]. Because it’s great, it attracts a higher calibre of performer to our town, and forces all of us to step up our game – we’re going toe-to-toe with some of the world’s best. It’s a healthy level of competition that improves the quality of the festival. So, for me, I love ...