Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend Kumail Nanjiani
Jul 15, 2019
Kumail Nanjiani, a comedian and actor famed for his roles in Silicon Valley and The Big Sick, shares his humorous insights with Conan. He reveals the lessons from his hardworking family and discusses the struggles of achieving work-life balance. The conversation takes quirky turns as they explore his disdain for Ferris Bueller and the comedic burden of perfection. They also dive into cultural views on marriage, share nostalgic food memories, and humorously navigate the responsibilities of godparenting, all while keeping the laughs rolling.
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Missed Show
- Kumail Nanjiani missed Conan's show due to filming Silicon Valley running late.
- He offered Martin Starr as a replacement, but Conan decided to improvise.
Negative Press
- Negative press followed Kumail missing Conan's show, blaming him for bailing.
- Kumail felt so bad watching the resulting show, which ironically became very popular, that he started sweating.
Hardworking Fathers
- Both Conan and Kumail's fathers are hardworking doctors.
- Kumail's father diligently studied for the USMLE exam, working and studying all night.