David Downs is one of those clever humans who can put lots of interesting words next to his name. 

I will list a few for you: he is the CEO of New Zealand Story Group, he is a chairman, he is an ambassador, he is an author, he is a speaker, he is an actor.

He is also a genetically modified organism and an ex-comedian - find out what he means by the first with his pretty amazing cancer story, and also why there's an "ex" in front of comedian.

A really cool guy who will absolutely put a smile on your face.

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