When people know there's going to be something silly they allow you the space to be political. — Omid Djalili Copy Share Image
The Iranian government must respect the rights of all its minorities, release the seven leaders, and emancipate the Baha'i community. — 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
