Aasif Mandvi

My tenure at 'The Daily Show' started during the decade after September 11, and fear of Muslims was at an all-time high. Politicians and the media seemed to dial the fright, mistrust, and animosity up to a fever pitch to gain votes and ratings.

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These are some quotes by Indian author Aasif Mandvi Actor, who was born on March 5, 1966.

Quotes by Aasif Mandvi

I figure if people don't want to make the distinction between a Muslim and a terrorist, then why should I make a distinction between good scared white people and racists?

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If you don't acknowledge differences, it's as bad as stereotyping or reducing someone.

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Being American and being an outsider at the same time, it's a perspective I often bring to a character.

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After decades spent in rewrite rooms surrounded by other shouting writers, I discovered that I work best alone. I like being in charge of my time, working out the problems according to my own rhythms and being able to nap. That's a big one, the napping on demand!

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