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“Of course the law's not racist.”

Quote by Aasif Mandvi

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Aasif Mandvi is an accomplished Indian-American actor recognized for his diverse roles in film, television, and theater. Born on March 5, 1966, Mandvi has made a significant impact with his versatile performances. He is notably known for his role in 'The 40-Year-Old Virgin' and his tenure as a correspondent on 'The Daily Show with Jon Stewart'. more

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“My father got a job at Bradford University in textiles. And he came for - I guess, you know, why do people immigrate? - like, for a better life to find, you know, a new world. And, you know, I think he always - he saw it as an opportunity. And so yeah so we came to this coal mining town in the north of England and that's where I grew up.”

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