Vivek

“In 'Saami,' I take a poor dhobi's son for admission to a private school. The principal refuses for various reasons and finally he points to the boy's bare body. Immediately, I tear the furnishings off the office chair to convert them into clothes for the boy.”

“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 was never considered 'a marketable hero', and never got promoted to that category. I am not complaining - I found another niche - comedy - which is equally enjoyable and brought me as much comfort as I need.”

“I was shocked when I first read the script of 'Vellai Pookal.'”

“I am keen on doing negative roles.”

“I don't know Kannada.”

“My inspiration for film comedy comes from here. Spend a day on the Madurai streets and you will be amused at the way these people speak and behave. They have an inherent ability to be hilarious.”

“Children did not come into this world because of you. They came through you. Be grateful to them. They are the proof of your life. Do not thrust your dreams on them. Find out what their wishes are.”

“As a huge admirer of Vivekananda, I love reading 'Sayings of Vivekananda.'”

“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 got busy with planting saplings after I started the Green Globe initiative.”