Kunal Nayyar quotes

Kunal Nayyar is a British actor best known for his role as Rajesh Koothrappali on the television sitcom "The Big Bang Theory." His performances have earned him international recognition and several award nominations. He continues to work in film, television, and theater, expanding his career beyond sitcoms. Here are 22 of his quotes:

People at the University of Portland were accepting and loving and open-minded. When you have a safety net, it allows you to take risks.

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I have a fear of heights and I'm claustrophobic.

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We live in a bubble sometimes, and you can get out of touch with your fans. You go to the studio, you come home. But coming to Comic-Con is a real opportunity to connect with the people that made your show happen and are responsible for its continued success. It's really humbling.

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I'm helping launch the new Milky Way Chocolate Ice Cream Bar. I play an astrophysicist on television, and the name of the bar is Milky Way, so put two and two together, and here I am.

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I know stuff about 'Lord of the Rings' and 'Star Wars,' but 'Star Trek,' I don't know.

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I was pretty awkward when I was young, but I was never afraid of putting myself out there. I would say stupid things but then they would laugh at me and possibly find it endearing.

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I have a dialect myself; it's more pronounced, because I have studied theatre and been in England. It's half-British, half-Indian.

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When you move from a different country, it takes a while to make friends. I found myself being lonely a lot at first. In New Delhi, I had all my family. But Portland is one of those cities you can immerse yourself in and feel comfortable. People are so friendly.

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I went to the University/Resident Theatre Association auditions. Deans come and watch you in this theater. You have three minutes, and you have to do two contrasting monologues - at that time, this is 2003 - one classical and one contemporary.

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I'm obsessed with 'Game of Thrones.' I love comedies - I really like '30 Rock' and 'Modern Family.'

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I did learn that there's no point in eating too much Vitamin C because it comes out of your bladder.

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I love video games. I love, love, love them! I also love 'Star Wars.' I wish Jedi was a true religion.

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Comic-Con has been an amazing experience. It's overwhelming, I have to admit, because of the lines and the crowds.

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I'm a pro! No, what I mean is I have performed with the Royal Shakespeare Company in England. I have been all over the place. I have studied theatre for seven years.

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I would definitely line up for 'The Lord of the Rings.' I'm a huge 'Lord of the Rings' geek.

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I really think if you take away a character's obstacles then there's no comedy.

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I like to work as much as I can, but I only really have the hiatus to work on other projects. I've kept myself busy recently. I voiced a character in 'Ice Age 4,' which was a lot of fun. I also did another small movie called 'The Scribbler.'

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If you want to go on the floor, go in disguise because otherwise you won't be able to. I would just put on a full Darth Vader costume and walk through Comic-Con so I can actually check it out and enjoy it as opposed to being approached by everyone, which is lovely, but it gets very difficult to enjoy because there's so many people there.

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The really good stand up comedians can be angry but relatable, and they have interestingly humanizing personalities. Their observational skills are far greater than mine, so I'll just stick to reading lines off a page.

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