via E! Online

"I brushed my teeth, I did floss, I used mouthwash and then I took the bus to work…My life is much like that of my colleagues ... I expect to be treated just like any other staff member."

Kal Penn is in the house! The White House that is. Monday marked Kal’s first day on the job as Associate Director in the Office of Public Liaison. The actor-gone-politician will work to connect President Barack Obama with the Asian-American and Pacific communities, as well as the art world.

What do you think of Kal Penn’s career move? Do you think he will be able to shake off his Hollywood image and be treated like everyone else? Comment below!