Television Quotes by Kayvan Novak

As an ethnic actor, I still feel I can't be in 'Downton Abbey' or in period dramas.

— Kayvan Novak

I miss watching TV and thinking they were all real. I used to feel like that about 'Neighbours.'

— Kayvan Novak

I met the Gallagher brothers, and Noel was quoting my 'Fonejacker' catchphrases. Hearing your heroes quote you is incredible.

— Kayvan Novak

Character building is one of my favourite things to do.

— Kayvan Novak

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

Stanley Tucci is a classy actor, and Ian Holm is very short but equally classy - and both are also amazing.

— Kayvan Novak

I want to be James Bond! I don't want to be Doctor Who.

— Kayvan Novak

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

I would very much like to direct, star, perform, and just be a general auteur.

— Kayvan Novak

The second series of 'Fonejacker' almost killed me. It was incredibly intense.

— Kayvan Novak

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

Doing a series of 'Facejacker' takes about nine months. It's pretty intense.

— Kayvan Novak

When I was 18 years old, I had a Saturday job working in a clothing store on London's Bond Street. I would fold T-shirts…

— Kayvan Novak

I had to fool the world into accepting me. I didn't seem to fit the mould of my idols.

— Kayvan Novak

There's a really geeky YouTube channel which I love. It's a guy called Oliver Harper. He makes documentaries about films. He's a real movie…

— Kayvan Novak