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" I believe in myself and my art so much. I've always trusted destiny. Wherever it takes me, I just work damn hard at the opportunity. "
Priyanka Chopra
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Myself
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" I think it was very important for me to look at starting to build a safety net so that I didn't feel the insecurity of the ups and downs of finances because I might do no film a year, or I might do six commercials, or I might do none. "
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" I was bullied by a freshman named Jeanine. She was black and supremely racist. Jeanine used to say, 'Brownie, go back to your country. You smell of curry,' or 'Do you smell curry coming?' "
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" I taught myself confidence. When I'd walk into a room and feel scared to death, I'd tell myself, 'I'm not afraid of anybody.' And people believed me. You've got to teach yourself to take over the world. "
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" I'm different. I don't speak perfect American. I do have a lilt of an Indian accent. I thought, 'Maybe the world's not okay with what I bring, being Indian.' "
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" I am a very private person. No one ever knows anything about me as I don't think it is necessary. I tell people as much as I want them to know about me. "
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