Quotes from Kay Kay Menon

Cinema is not just a side show - it is something which is much deeper than that. It is a form of art which needs to be respected.

No two love stories are the same though the love factor might be the same.

If you want to grow a business, you want to make profit. Only then it is good business.

Award functions are a big sham. It's a money-making television programme.

I have expertise of performing, not promoting.

I am an avid tennis player.

Terrorism is not a sign of courage. It means cowardice.

See, our country has certain problems. Certain psychological problems. We are dynasty lovers. We love the fact that this guy comes from this family and we start giving them concessions.

I was constantly on stage in school, and even while I was pursuing my MBA, I knew that I wanted to eventually become an actor.

I find award functions laughable. To me, it is just like an extension of a college annual day function.

In my case, I'm in touch with God in good times and bad. I don't use God as a means of favour. And I can't do business with him - the very thought is bizarre.

The paradox of perfection is that you should try and achieve it by doing quality work even though you know you can never achieve it.

One fine day, I realised that advertising was not my calling. I closed shop and plunged into theatre.

I don't exactly relate to grey characters.

Before 'Sarkar,' I used to introduce myself as Kay Kay, the actor and then that got reduced to just Kay Kay as people realised that I am already an actor.

If you make a good film, then there's no harm if it achieves commercial success.

I have never done any homework even when I was a child!

Be honest and accept it if you do not have talent. And if you do, hone your skills.

My mother was a housewife.

Life is too short to hold regrets. Once it's done, you cannot regret it.

It's difficult to explain in words, but I enjoy doing films more than theatre. It helps me in experiencing moments of truth and I can write an entire thesis on my love for the medium!

I like to promote my work. I do the promotion for my work because that is required. Apart from that I just don't know how to promote myself, to be honest, I think my work ideally should speak for itself.

Roles are extremely finite, but human beings are infinite.

There are things apart from films that inspire me. I play a lot of sports and love it. It is the only field where you can't become a star without actual performance.