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It's no secret - I love detective fiction. One of the reasons I love being in London is because I like to watch all the shows on TV. I watch them all. I like 'Detective Frost.'

So many stars who have shows are intimidated by having people around them be funnier than them. It's always the unsuccessful ones. Look at Seinfeld - he's great because he let everyone be hilarious.

The podcasting world has changed the way I book my shows. I knew that I could announce a gig on a podcast and that people would hear it. People that like what I do would hear, 'Oh, he's in my city.' And that makes it so much easier.

My solo stuff for live shows is very meandering. I write a lot of slower bits that give me room to improvise and play with a character.

You don't want to go and make something, then go out and do shows, if you're not really into it. You don't want to go out there and make people feel like you're grudging playing them a song. That's a disturbing thought.

The goal of my shows, my interviews, my business, my philanthropy, all of it, whatever ventures I might pursue, would be to make clear that what unites us is ultimately far more redeeming and compelling than anything that separates me.

When I do films, I get off-days. But, in theatre, there are back-to-back shows with non-stop rehearsals. It's too scary a thought.

I've tried watching shows before while I'm filming and it doesn't go good because I binge-watch all night and then I wake up with like one hour of sleep on my filming day.

During the lockdown, I used to eat a lot. Shalini and I watched a lot of TV shows, web series, and films on OTT.

But when I started playing in bands, everyone would just have a couple beers at rehearsal, at the shows, or whatever, and alcohol is a great equalizer. It's a great way to make friends and interact with people.

With all of our big-hit shows - like 'Big Bang Theory,' and even 'How I Met Your Mother' - when they first started, you have multiple characters to service, and you want to make sure that the audience has a chance to get the concept, get the emotional arc, and really engage with the relationships.

Ever since 'Jericho,' I've loved these big-idea shows.

Reality shows are a beginning for people but I don't think it's a good platform because if you see any of the reality show winners... We really had to crawl our way up and find an opportunity in the industry to become famous but a reality show can't give you that.

People very rarely know my real name but recognise me as characters from my shows, such as 'Last Tango In Halifax.'

Network shows shoot so fast, so you kind of have to just go with your instinct.

I fantasize about the networks making a rule that each show's writing staff needs to reflect the gender and racial makeup of its audience.

Growing up in Vegas, over time you get to see shows like Tom Jones, Wayne Newton, I mean, The Rat Pack ran Vegas way, way back, and I'm a huge fan of that whole era and vibe.

I wasn't nervous on 'Deal Or No Deal' because they had kept me there for 26 shows. I was opening boxes first for other contestants.

Lifetime never had any unscripted shows, really. It just had 'Project Runway,' which was a bit of an island.

Successful shows will always generate great business deals in the future.

I have addressed public meetings. I have done rallies and road shows. I have gone door-to-door for leaders like Kapil Sibal ji.