Quotes by Russell Peters

I talk about race and culture, and thats what my fans respond to. If you grew up in an environment where race and culture were never an issue for you, or where you dont see the humor in our so-called differences, then you might not respond to what Im doing.

You do stand-up because you have to do it. If youre doing it to become famous, youre wrong. If youre doing it to become a millionaire, youre doing it for the wrong reasons. In 2003, I was flat broke. Id been doing stand-up for 14 years at that point. I loved it and just kept at it.

No matter where you are, the root of you is designed from a young age. So if my confidence was taken as a child, you can gain back a lot of the confidence, but that root of the cavity will still be there.

Ideally Id like to be working steadily as an actor: movies, a TV series, that sort of thing. Ive been through a few different TV development cycles, and they didnt work out. When the time and project are right, itll come together. Like I tell a lot of guys, its not a race; theres no finish line.