Kumail Nanjiani quotes

Kumail Nanjiani is a Pakistani comedian, actor, and writer celebrated for his sharp wit and unique storytelling. His breakthrough came with co-writing and starring in the acclaimed film "The Big Sick." He continues to impress audiences with roles in television, film, and stand-up comedy. Here are 11 of his quotes:

I never really got into game shows. The easiest one is 'Wheel Of Fortune' because you just have to know words, and for the most part everyone knows words.

Kumail Nanjiani

Im from a family of doctors, and I think they really wanted me to be a doctor. I even sort of assumed I would be a doctor.

Kumail Nanjiani

I moved to New York first and was really apprehensive about moving to L.A., but I really, really like it.

Kumail Nanjiani

I would say I try to make my comedy really personal. I try to tell stories that happened to me, experiences from my life.

Kumail Nanjiani

I think, you know, a lot of the business of comedy is taking your personal experiences and making them relatable to other people.

Kumail Nanjiani

You can get stuck in the trap of reading your YouTube comments all the time. Sometimes I regret it. Not everyone is going to love you. And for some reason, stand-up has this thing where everyone thinks they can do it. So everyone thinks they're an expert.

Kumail Nanjiani

I stay home. It's the best place to be alone. There is hardly any walk-through traffic.

Kumail Nanjiani

The plan was always to come to America, because Pakistan's a scary place. They don't have religious freedom. It's very poor, and there's a lot of violence and corruption.

Kumail Nanjiani

Stand-up is successful if they laugh. It's unsuccessful if they don't laugh.

Kumail Nanjiani