The Toronto Sun has a new interview with Johnny Galecki who plays Leonard on The Big Bang Theory.

Galecki had just been asked if the success of The Big Bang Theory, which has taken off ratings-wise in its third season, had inspired any “diva” behaviour among the actors. “Kunal didn’t used to sit like that last year — now look at him,” an amused Galecki said. Everyone turned to see Nayyar slouched in a chair, legs protruding, with an expression of ironic detachment. “What’s up, rock star?” Galecki bellowed, as both groups laughed and Nayyar meekly protested that he always sits that way. “You are very cool over there, like a member of Oasis or something.” Certainly, if anyone in TV comedy has “rock star status” these days, it’s the cast of The Big Bang Theory.

[...] Leonard and Sheldon share an apartment, and living across the hall is the fetching Penny, played by Kaley Cuoco. As the series has progressed, and against all odds, Leonard and Penny have embarked upon a romantic relationship. “I guess Kaley and I were pretty surprised, but Chuck (Lorre, co-creator and co-executive producer) explained it in a way that makes perfect sense — and not just because he’s my boss,” Galecki said. “Dangling that romantic carrot over an audience’s head has been done many, many times, and it has been done very, very well many times. But these characters come from such different worlds, I don’t think they can begin to figure anything out without taking a plunge. I’m talking like I know what makes a healthy and happy relationship. I don’t know. But let them roll the dice and see what happens first, and maybe we can keep it going for a bit.”

[...] “I hope it’s a little bit easier or else I didn’t learn a damn thing,” Galecki said. “Kaley (who had a role in the sitcom 8 Simple Rules) and I both experienced a little bit of it before, in our previous work. But it is amazing how everybody is reacting to this in such positive, positive way.”The previously unknown Parsons has been the breakout star of The Big Bang Theory with his portrayal of über-nerd Sheldon. Listening to Galecki, it sounds as if one of the things he is most gratified about is what the show has done for Parsons, and vice versa. “Jim’s story, to me, is so incredible,” Galecki said. “Having met him four years ago when he was living in Brooklyn and pounding the pavement for Dimetapp commercials, he is talented, but he works so, so hard. Every struggling actor should read his story, or pay attention to his story, because it’s hopeful and not just because he didn’t win the lotto. He worked hard and paid his dues for a long, long time. And still, with the attention he gets, he is such a great guy and it still is all about the work for him, for all of us — except the rock-star component.”