Don't fall into the trap of thinking about politics in your workplace too much. Just work hard, be cheerful, ignore distractions.

I am always surprised at what movie studios think people will want to see. I'm even more surprised at how often they are correct.

I never want to be called the funniest Indian female comedian that exists. I feel like I can go head-to-head with the best white, male comedy writers that are out there. Why would I want to self-categorize myself into a smaller group than I’m able to compete in?

As a kid, I always loved serialized books. It’s the reason why people love Harry Potter. Serialization is amazing. It works in television. It works in film and it works in books. Especially when you’re a young kid, you get attached to these characters.

I don't want to be skinny. I'm constantly in a state of self-improvement but I don't beat myself up over it.

It doesn't help for you to name a character's first name be Mindy and then be like, "I'm nothing like the character."

Of course, everyone wants to be mythologized in a great way.