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I didn’t realize until I got into it - I was, like wait a minute: I’m in the head of a high school girl who’s Indian American? And I’m supposed to be like her uncle, as well as her psychiatrist, as well as a few other things? And there’s a lot of lines? I was happy because I’ve done a lot of cameos over the years, are fun, but this one seemed like I was actually, in a way, part of the cast. And I was at this gallery that sold tapestries and I saw one that I like so I went in and asked, “How much is that tapestry?” And they go, “Are you John McEnroe? I recognize your voice.”

So I wore this Jimi Hendrix-type wig and a beard. Over the years, people have said to me often: “Oh, I recognize your voice.” Years ago, when I was probably 25, I was fed up with being recognized - I know that’s sounds terrible - but I wanted to just walk down Fifth Avenue. So, when I actually did hear from Mindy and her people, I was pleasantly surprised. At first, she just said, “ this idea for the show I’m doing and I’d love you to narrate it.” Nine times out of 10 it’s the last time you’ll hear from someone.