Quotes from Vivek

I think Tamil films will soon go the Hollywood way. There will be separate full-length humour-driven scripts, just like how thrillers and musicals are becoming successful genres.

It's 22 years since I made my entry into the film industry and I am delighted that my work has been recognised and appreciated.

It is really sad that there's no recognition at the national level for comedy.

I did try my luck in a handful of commercial entertainers, which came and went so discreetly that they didn't affect my career.

Timing is crucial for comedy.

Humour can always be found in a place where there's fearlessness.

As everyone knows, comedy is the toughest emotion to handle. Everything about it is difficult - writing, directing and acting.

I was near the Niagara Falls where I was shivering and delivering my lines. It was minus 17 degrees and I had gone there without proper thermal wear. Tourists looked at me with horror thinking I had gone nuts.

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 request big films to give way for small movies as there are umpteen number of such films waiting to see the light of the day.

I was introduced in 1987, but it was only by 1996 that I became a hit with the audiences.

I may become like an Indian thatha but I won't stop making jokes.

I regularly do yoga and believe it has been keeping me healthy physically and mentally since long time.

I have a mini-library at home and I have begun reading books I'd purchased during my travels.

Our culture has always been about treating women as mothers. It is sad that women are treated as mere sex objects by many.

Even if each individual plants and protects a single tree, it will save the world and benefit several generations to come.

Students should respect trees just as they respect their mothers.

As a comedian, I've always tried to bring in trendy issues.

I am keen on doing negative roles.

I was a little disappointed with the box-office performance of 'Dharala Prabhu,' because the theatres were shut down just three days after the movie was released. It had good scope to attract family audience and youngsters.

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.

I am friendly to all political parties. So, I am able to do my social work freely without any hassles.

I need solid roles that provide scope for performance, even if it is just a few scenes.

Turning into a full-fledged comedian involves a lot of hardships.