Britain and America are always kind of at war with the Middle East in some way. And you've got Omid Djalili who is clearly an Iranian and very proud of his heritage, yet he is a very unique voice. He… — 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
