I think it's a huge thing in a multicultural society that people know my name. — Omid Djalili Copy Share Image
I had this malaise in me until people knew who I was or could see what I was capable of. Then I… — Omid Djalili Copy Share Image
Of course people assume I am a Muslim. Not that I have a problem with that because when you are an ethnic… — Omid Djalili Copy Share Image
When people know there's going to be something silly they allow you the space to be political. — Omid Djalili Copy Share Image
And certainly in British culture, as I'm sure it's the same with American culture, we warm to cultures where people can make… — Omid Djalili Copy Share Image
My cut-off line is, you don't make fun of the prophet founders of a religion. That would just alienate people. But you… — Omid Djalili Copy Share Image
The big crowds are good, but when you're on stage at the Hammersmith Apollo it's like Euston station; there are 3,600 people,… — Omid Djalili Copy Share Image
It started when I did a 20-minute act in the comedy clubs and only had enough material for 17 minutes, so I… — Omid Djalili Copy Share Image
There's so much terrible stuff in the clubs: you see audience's minds being polluted by awful language and base thoughts. But perhaps… — Omid Djalili Copy Share Image
The plight of the Baha'i community in Iran has served as a backdrop to my life growing up in London, particularly since the Islamic… — Omid Djalili Copy Share Image
I understand the power of words and ideas as I get older and as I become more responsible as a stand-up. I think the… — Omid Djalili Copy Share Image
And certainly in British culture, as I'm sure it's the same with American culture, we warm to cultures where people can make fun of… — Omid Djalili Copy Share Image
I used to play Sunday football, but I have all but given up, because I'm too old and fat. After a 45-minute match I'd… — Omid Djalili Copy Share Image
I was six years old and in a show-and-tell session at school. The teacher had brought coconut shells, and said if you click them… — Omid Djalili Copy Share Image
I couldn't care less whether 'Sex and the City 2' was disappointing. I got to spend a week with the four girls and it… — Omid Djalili Copy Share Image
The first job I ever had was working for my dad, helping him out with some of his work as a translator - he… — Omid Djalili Copy Share Image
Muslims believe in Moses, Christ, Buddha, but they say Mohammed was the last, everyone in the world should become Muslims. The Baha'is believe their… — Omid Djalili Copy Share Image
My English side really loves the royal family, and my Iranian side hates me for this. — Omid Djalili Copy Share Image
Stand-up gets much harder as you become older You become more conscious of how great an art it is and more embarrassed about what… — Omid Djalili Copy Share Image
Breakfast is French toast. It's very similar to English toast. The only difference is, when I'm eating it, a Turkish friend comes round and… — Omid Djalili Copy Share Image
I'm a Baha'i. I'm not a Muslim. I'm Baha'i. And the Baha'i faith is such a sweet faith. — Omid Djalili Copy Share Image
