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“He starts towards the door and then hesitates. He turns back around. "Rahul. Whether you place first or fifth or thirty-fifth or two thousand and fifth..." He pauses, and he looks me right in the eye. "And no matter who you are. Your mom and I will always love you.”

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Book:The Best at It
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The Best at It

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Maulik Pancholy
Maulik Pancholy

Maulik Pancholy (born January 18, 1974) is an American actor known for his roles as Jonathan on 30 Rock and Neal on Whitney. Born in Dayton, Ohio to Indian immigrant parents, he began his career in theater before transitioning to television and film. He received multiple award nominations for his work on 30 Rock and is an active advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. Pancholy has also authored children's books promoting multicultural education. more

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