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On stage I just have to be myself. In acting you have to be so many other people.

Kumail Nanjiani

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Kumail Nanjiani
Age: 46
Born: 1978
Born: February 21
Actor
Film Actor
Podcaster
Screenwriter
Stand-Up Comedian
Television Actor
Voice Actor
Heart of Pakistan
Stage
Acting
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