There's always someone who's going to interpret my material as racist, but it's not. Racism comes from intent and power. A racist will tell a joke about a group of people only when they're not in the room. I'll talk about a group of people only when they're in the room. Russell Peters groupintentinterpret share on social
Who I am on stage is just an amped up version of who I am in real life. Russell Peters ampedlifereal Change image and share on social
I do a lot of cultural material that's based on my traveling around the world. I basically just report what I've seen and where I've been. Russell Peters basebasicallycultural Change image and share on social
I think for comedians, acting is their natural progression. It's all about progression. Russell Peters actcomediannatural Change image and share on social
Indians are the second largest population in the world, but we're invisible on TV - everything is either black or white. Russell Peters blackindianinvisible Change image and share on social
On my best day, I cannot do Scottish people. I don't even believe that's a real accent, to be honest with you. I think they probably sound like us when they're in the house. It's how they keep people away from them. Russell Peters accentdayhonest share on social
There's a big difference between race and culture. Because racially, I'm an Indian man. Culturally, not at all. Russell Peters bigculturallyculture Change image and share on social
I talk about race and culture, and that's 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 don't see the humor in our so-called differences, then you might not respond to what I'm doing. Russell Peters callculturedifference share on social
I hate Bollywood. The movies are all garbage, just terrible. It's my opinion; obviously, there are billions who like and love them. I don't like all the singing, dancing and all the dramatic crying. I have never seen a Bollywood film in my life. Russell Peters billionbollywoodcry share on social