I was born in London. In a lot of ways I'm English, but I have this Iranianness, this culture instilled by my parents, by my family. — Kayvan Novak Copy Share Image
I put my parents through mini hell with my laziness and poor grades, so I love making them laugh when they see me on television. When I work, I'm always thinking, 'Would my mother find this funny?' The belly-laugh jokes… — Kayvan Novak Copy Share Image
As an ethnic actor, I still feel I can't be in 'Downton Abbey' or in period dramas. — Kayvan Novak Copy Share Image
I miss watching TV and thinking they were all real. I used to feel like that about 'Neighbours.' — Kayvan Novak Copy Share Image
I met the Gallagher brothers, and Noel was quoting my 'Fonejacker' catchphrases. Hearing your heroes quote you is incredible. — Kayvan Novak Copy Share Image
When I wind someone up, it's never to make them feel angry or aggressive; that doesn't make good telly. It's about uncovering a layer… — Kayvan Novak Copy Share Image
Stanley Tucci is a classy actor, and Ian Holm is very short but equally classy - and both are also amazing. — Kayvan Novak Copy Share Image
Why did Barry Humphries play Dame Edna for so many years? Why is Steve Coogan still doing Alan Partridge? Because there are just one… — Kayvan Novak Copy Share Image
I would very much like to direct, star, perform, and just be a general auteur. — Kayvan Novak Copy Share Image
The second series of 'Fonejacker' almost killed me. It was incredibly intense. — Kayvan Novak Copy Share Image
I'm Iranian, which means I feel that I have more right to take off other races and religions, being an 'ethnic' myself. But it's… — Kayvan Novak Copy Share Image
Doing a series of 'Facejacker' takes about nine months. It's pretty intense. — Kayvan Novak Copy Share Image
