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Timing is crucial for comedy.
Humour has always been my cup of tea.
Education is the key to abolishing caste system.
I am an avid reader of Sidney Sheldon thriller novels.
I enact as a female in 'Guru En Aalu' for the first time.
As a comedian, I've always tried to bring in trendy issues.
Direction has always been on the cards, and I love writing.
Whenever I see someone wasting water, my heart skips a beat.
I was shocked when I first read the script of 'Vellai Pookal.'
Students should respect trees just as they respect their mothers.
Turning into a full-fledged comedian involves a lot of hardships.
I may become like an Indian thatha but I won't stop making jokes.
Humour can always be found in a place where there's fearlessness.
Only by planting trees, we will be able to overcome global warming.
There is a need to spread more awareness about environmental issues.
Encouragement makes an actor perform better and boosts his confidence.
Apart from exercising, reading and watching movies also keep me occupied.
As a huge admirer of Vivekananda, I love reading 'Sayings of Vivekananda.'
I got busy with planting saplings after I started the Green Globe initiative.
It is really sad that there's no recognition at the national level for comedy.
I have always been vocal about preserving water and living a nature-friendly life.
After my debut, I had to struggle for seven years to establish myself in the industry.
I need solid roles that provide scope for performance, even if it is just a few scenes.
I was introduced in 1987, but it was only by 1996 that I became a hit with the audiences.
A comedian needs more than just a sense of humour. He needs to observe everything around him.
I have a mini-library at home and I have begun reading books I'd purchased during my travels.
The fact is, I don't follow any strict diet. I eat almost everything, but moderation is the key.
Comedy was never a scarcity in Kollywood. Comedians of great calibre have emerged from this land.
I am friendly to all political parties. So, I am able to do my social work freely without any hassles.
I regularly do yoga and believe it has been keeping me healthy physically and mentally since long time.
In 'Uthamaputhiran,' 'Velaiyilla Pattathari' and 'Yennai Arindhaal,' I was a mute spectator to everything.
I like Robo Shankar - he evokes laughter, he has a unique body language and style. I loved all scenes of his in 'Maari.'
Our culture has always been about treating women as mothers. It is sad that women are treated as mere sex objects by many.
I have decided to dub on my own for my role in Vazhipokkan. It is an interesting storyline and hence I accepted the offer.
Even if each individual plants and protects a single tree, it will save the world and benefit several generations to come.
The Censor officials who saw 'Uthamaputhiran' appreciated me a lot. All the credit should go to Mithran Jawahar and Dhanush.
As everyone knows, comedy is the toughest emotion to handle. Everything about it is difficult - writing, directing and acting.
I did try my luck in a handful of commercial entertainers, which came and went so discreetly that they didn't affect my career.
I request big films to give way for small movies as there are umpteen number of such films waiting to see the light of the day.
It's 22 years since I made my entry into the film industry and I am delighted that my work has been recognised and appreciated.
There is no feeling of regret spending time on the campaign. I think working closely with Kalam made me realise how simple he is in life.
If I lean towards one particular party, people would not enjoy my comedy. Also, to enter politics, I should first leave cinema completely.
It was a nice experience to shoot on the streets of New York. Tourists are highly respected there and people are highly disciplined and polite.
I have been getting proposals to play the lead from a long time but I rebuffed those offers. I wanted to work in a storyline that has scope for me.
South Indian films have most number of comedians and to see them all on screen at times is unrealistic. I'm happy that the industry has room for so many of us.
Under the guidance of the former President of India, APJ Abdul Kalam, I have been doing this green initiative. My aim is to plant 1 crore sapling in Tamil Nadu.
After the age of 40, human beings are prone to various infection, diseases and physical damage. Engaging in regular exercise is the only way to combat such issues.
Bring up your daughters with courage. When the future becomes one filled with questions, they might have to fight against it. Women must be able to defend themselves.
I am a great fan of veteran artistes N.S. Krishnan and M.R. Radha. They had great social awareness and were never afraid to raise their voices against vices in society.
I think Tamil films will soon go the Hollywood way. There will be separate full-length humour-driven scripts, just like how thrillers and musicals are becoming successful genres.