I've always wanted a broad range of options and to not get pigeonholed. Geraldine Viswanathan More Quotes by Geraldine Viswanathan More Quotes From Geraldine Viswanathan I try to just stay in the present moment as much as possible. Geraldine Viswanathan presentstaytrymoment When I start thinking about the future it freaks me out. Geraldine Viswanathan startmefuturethinking I have to say that New York is so different than the New York in 'Friends.' Geraldine Viswanathan saynewfriendsnew-york I'm a huge comedy nerd. I have been forever. Geraldine Viswanathan beennerdcomedyforever When I was eight, I would watch 'Friends' religiously. I had the entire DVD set. That was my whole view of America. That really inspired me to do comedy and acting. Geraldine Viswanathan viewmefriendscomedy I had grown up watching these American proms in movies, thinking, 'Wow, that looks like so much fun! I want a corsage! I want a date!' So getting to actually have my own movie American prom was a real treat. Geraldine Viswanathan treatmoviesfunthinking I feel very lucky to play these well-rounded characters. Geraldine Viswanathan i-feelfeelluckyplay Every time I fly first class, I'm like, 'Damn dude, this is sick!' Geraldine Viswanathan flydamnsicktime All the excuses that people in power used to make for not telling diverse stories or including diverse people, they've proven to be false. Geraldine Viswanathan excusesmakepowerpeople When I was growing up in Newcastle, there was one other Indian girl, and we got confused for each other constantly. Geraldine Viswanathan upconfusedgrowing-upgirl I think my dad's rebellion is that he's super accepting - I mean, he, like, encouraged me to drop out of university. And to do acting. Geraldine Viswanathan thinkmeuniversitydad I was never a nipper; I was so uncool. I was way too unfit to be a nipper. Geraldine Viswanathan unfittooneverway I think Australia focuses on people that had a big start at home, like 'Home and Away' or 'Neighbours' graduates, and the truth is those shows are pretty white for the most part. The diverse actors go straight to the States because that is where more diverse stories and opportunities are being presented. Geraldine Viswanathan truthwhitehomepeople
