Kiwi comic James Mustapic: "I want to provoke her again but I probably shouldn’t”. Up for the Billy T at this year's Comedy Festival, James Mustapic is one to watch. Tess Nichol spoke to him about his new show, old grudges, and getting away with being a bit naughty. James Mustapic loves stirring up a bit of trouble. At 23, the stand-up comedian is already in the bad books of one, possibly two local D-list celebrities.