You do stand-up because you have to do it. If you're doing it to become 'famous,' you're wrong. If you're doing it to become a millionaire, you're doing it for the wrong reasons. In 2003, I was flat broke. I'd… — Russell Peters Copy Share Image
Do you know what it is sir? Do you know what the Dance Dance Revolution is? It's not an actual revolution, so you don't have to worry about that. It's not like a bunch of Asians are going to knock on your door 'Hey! Start dancing!' — Russell Peters Copy Share
I hate Bollywood. The movies are all garbage, just terrible. It's my opinion; obviously, there are billions who like and love them. I don't… — Russell Peters Copy Share Image
There's a big difference between race and culture. Because racially, I'm an Indian man. Culturally, not at all. — Russell Peters Copy Share Image
There's always someone who's going to interpret my material as racist, but it's not. Racism comes from intent and power. A racist will tell… — Russell Peters Copy Share Image
The fans in Canada have been there since day one. They're the originals. When people say that's your roots, that's literally my roots. I've… — Russell Peters Copy Share Image
I've seen racism in my audiences. For example, I've seen people laugh at every other group, but then clam up when it comes to… — Russell Peters Copy Share Image
I like the sound of laughter. I was the guy in the group of friends that would always make the friends laugh. And everyone… — Russell Peters Copy Share Image
Indians are the second largest population in the world, but we're invisible on TV - everything is either black or white. — Russell Peters Copy Share Image
The self-talk of the ego-mind is so busy describing what is happening, judging whether it is good or bad for us, and telling us… — Russell Peters Copy Share Image
I think for comedians, acting is their natural progression. It's all about progression. — Russell Peters Copy Share Image
Comedians are - at the end of the day, we're just a bunch of people that lack a little bit of - we're very insecure, and we want to be loved and liked by everybody. And you know, I could check my Twitter and there could be 150 people that say wonderful things. There'll be one person who says something… — Russell Peters Copy Share
