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Kunal Nayyar, born on April 30, 1981, is an Indian-American actor. He gained widespread popularity for his role as Raj Koothrappali in the television series 'The Big Bang Theory'.

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“So when people see me walking on the street, they feel like we're old pals. Women pull my cheeks and men clap me on the shoulder; I'm like a petting zoo. But movie stars, on the other hand, are much more untouchable. Those are people that you watch from afar. They're regal lions. I'm a friendly goat.”

Humor Fame Memoir

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“Comic-Con fans are so affectionate, and it's always a lovely way to start a new season.”

Way Fans Seasons Lovely Comic Affectionate Comic Con

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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.”

Has Beens Lines Crowds Comic Overwhelming Comic Con Amazing Experiences

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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.”

Too Much Eating No Point Vitamins Bladder

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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.”

Half England British Theatre Indian Dialect

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

Height

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

Knows War Stars Stuff Lord Rings

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“I love going to the G4 sci-fi-type parties.”

Party Type Sci Fi

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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.”

War Games Wish Stars Video True Religion

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

Ifs Thinking Character Comedy Obstacles

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

Lines Lord Huge Rings Geek

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

Games Comedy Modern Rocks Obsessed Thrones Modern Family

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“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.”

People Accepting Risk Safety University Open Minded Safety Net Portland

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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.'”

I Can Character Age Fun Projects Busy Ice Ice Age Hiatus

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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.”

Young Laughing Stupid Awkward Stupid Things Endearing

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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.”

Two Three Watches Minutes Theater University Theatre Contemporary Association Auditions Dean Residents Monologues

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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.”

Years Mean Has Beens Company England Seven Theatre Royal Seven Years

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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.”

Way Two Play Helping Together Names Television Bars Ice Chocolate Cream Ice Cream Here I Am Milky Way Chocolate Ice Cream

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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.”

Reading Lines Greater Mines Personality Skills Pages Angry Sticks Comedian Relatable Stand Up Comedian

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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.”

People Made Real Sometimes Shows Home Happens Opportunity Fans Responsible Studios Comic Coming Home Bubbles Humbling Comic Con Continued Success

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“No one ever sees the sleepless nights, the years of studying and 14-hour days earning your dues. I spent three years isolated in an academic environment to be the best actor I could.”

Years Night Three Actors Hours Study Environment Dues Being The Best Three Years Academic Isolated Earning Sleepless Nights

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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.”

People Feels Firsts Different Country Moving Found Cities Comfortable Lonely My Family Friendly Being Lonely Oregon Different Countries Delhi Portland

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About the Author

Born: April 30, 1981
Known for: Actor
Quotes: 23

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