'Big Bang' is very tightly scripted. Because we shoot in front of a live audience, it's basically like doing a filmed piece of theatre, really. Melissa Rauch audiencebangbasically Change image and share on social
Years ago, when I started having this little bit of success as an actor, I got a job on 'VH1's Best Week Ever.' I went back to my mall in New Jersey, which is what I do when I go visit my parents, and I was at a Wetzel's Pretzels. The manager was like, 'I love the show! It's awesome!' and gave me a free pretzel. I was so excited! Melissa Rauch actoragoawesome share on social
My fear is that, had I stayed in Jersey, I would have become Snooki because I'm just a bottle of hair dye away. Melissa Rauch bottledyefear Change image and share on social
I'm not full on 'Jersey Shore' Jersey, but in my heart, my bangs are so feathered with tons of hairspray. My husband says that whenever I get tired, it comes out. Melissa Rauch bangfeatherfull Change image and share on social
When I'm trying to find my way into a character, the voice and physicality are the first two things I do. Melissa Rauch characterfindphysicality Change image and share on social
My mom has a very high-pitched voice, and there are some similarities between her and the voice I use on 'Big Bang,' although my mom has the Jersey accent, so I took that out. But the tone of the voice is very similar to my mother's. Melissa Rauch accentbangbig share on social
I have always been a huge fan of gymnastics. Melissa Rauch fangymnastichuge Change image and share on social
My first waitress job was at Johnny Rockets in New Jersey, and then I waited tables at a sports bar. Melissa Rauch barjerseyjob Change image and share on social
The beautiful thing about writing with the person that you love is that when they come up with an idea that is great, it's this dual happiness because that's the partner and that's such a good idea, and I'm proud of you, and then also I'm really excited for the project. Melissa Rauch beautifuldualexcite share on social
I was kind of like the Rhea Perlman of the bar. I was like Carla on 'Cheers.' People were more afraid of me. There was a point where I got a little surly. There were only so many chicken wings I could serve before losing the smile on my face. Melissa Rauch afraidbarcarla share on social