The whole religion of Islam is based on reward and punishment and reward and punishment, and it becomes a part of how you think of everything. Even yourself.

I think being funny had something to do with feeling like an outsider, not feeling cool - insecurity.

I think, you know, a lot of the business of comedy is taking your personal experiences and making them relatable to other people.

The plan was always to come to America, because Pakistan's a scary place. They don't have religious freedom. It's very poor, and there's a lot of violence and corruption.

We only hear success stories. You don't hear about the hundreds and hundreds - the overwhelming majority that don't go anywhere. This is a more realistic portrayal of what happens in startups.

I moved to New York first and was really apprehensive about moving to L.A., but I really, really like it.

I am a very nerdy guy. I understand that it's easier to cast me as a nerdy guy than an action star - although I would love to be an action star!