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" I grew up in the projects in Queens, and we were really poor. "
Nargis Fakhri
Queens
Up
Really
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" When I was 12, my mum put us in a summer camp meant for children from low-income families. It was in upstate New York where we had to live in tents, fetch water, cook our meals, and even dig our own toilet bowls. "
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" I pride myself on my personilty and not my looks because one day, I will be old and crusty with a moustache, and someone is going to love me for my personality and not looks. So whoever is going to marry me is going to laugh till he dies. "
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" After coming to India, I have felt the loneliest I have ever been in my life. I don't have a support system here. "
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" I read about human psychology, practise balance, and accept that everything and everyone in our lives is transient. One day, people will criticise you, and the next day, they will praise you. "
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" I have a variety of styles. I don't stick to one particular style. "
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" I have vowed never to take antibiotics again unless I really need them. I also learned to pay attention to my body, know the difference between indigestion, an allergic reaction to food, a parasitic infection or worms. It's incredible how well I know my body. I really love that. "
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" I think massage is a very important part of life, which is present from centuries as an imminent part of India's tradition. "
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" With Pakistan being in my blood, I would certainly look at opportunities to travel there. "
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" I have worked with the biggest actors from the beginning. I am hoping God will bless me to work with other big actors. "
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Beginning
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" I miss having my mom and close friends around. Thank God for Skype and Face-Time, which keep me connected... but interacting digitally can't come close to the feeling of being hugged by my mom or getting together for a meal with my friends on the same table. "
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" Health and well-being, as well as how we can live in harmony with our planet, is something I'm passionate about. "
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" I use coconut oil every single day. I apply coconut oil on my whole body for moisturising. The oil can also be used as make-up remover, as it is light-based and is not sticky. "
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Day
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" Even though my parents separated, my mother was in love with my father and never re-married. "
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Mother
Love
" If you feel like snacking, stock up on almonds, walnuts and cranberries. "
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Feel
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" I would like to be more fit, but I don't think I will put on fat or gain weight for movie roles. I am not going to do that. "
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Think
Fat
" I don't want to be known as an item dancer. I want to be known as an actress only. "
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Known
" I shake hands on the first date. "
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First
" I'm really excited about furthering my film career in Bollywood and Hollywood. "
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" I like to take my own time, and I don't like to rush. I do take time, and I have patience. "
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Take
Time
Patience
" I sometimes wonder if I pushed myself to get out there and meet people I'd get more work. "
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People
" Fair treatment of human beings and animals in many different realms strikes a chord with me. "
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Human
" Don't be surprised if you find me doing some charity work in another country. "
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" Keep your energy levels high by adding bananas and egg whites to your diet. "
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" I don't think anyone could play me. It would have to be me. "
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" I don't have to be a size zero anymore. But I still want to feel and look good. "
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" Some critics have been very harsh. That's okay. I like honest criticism. "
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Criticism
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" I had to struggle with the language. I can understand Hindi now, but I still can't communicate. And things get lost in translation; I feel rejected all the time. "
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" For me, life is about experiencing many new things and working with good people, working on good projects, and in general, just having any kind of job. "
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" I knew that all South Indian language films were first made in Chennai and that Tamil Nadu is one of the biggest film-producing centres in the country. I wanted to be part of films here. "
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