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" I have been vociferous against government on things like beef. I used to eat beef, but I've stopped. That doesn't mean others shouldn't eat beef. "

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" I used to be a wannabe Genghis Khan and will always be that. He never lost any battles. Then I swung to the other side of the spectrum and settled on Mr. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. Now I realise I should identify myself with those who strengthen my argument. "

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" Tell me, when do you become a respectable person in society? When you start respecting yourself. That is when you take care of yourself, that is when you comb your hair, groom yourself, and cleanse your body. You do all this because you respect yourself. "

" Entering politics would be like donning a crown of thorns. "

" If it doesn't reach the last poor man, your constitution is wrong. "

" People keep saying Balachander discovered me. I differ. He invented me. When a stalwart like him suggests that I act in films, who am I to refuse? "

" If my idol Mahatma Gandhi could fight to eradicate corruption at the age of 78, why can't I try at 60? "

" We got to go one step further than even 'Make in India.' Let's make India itself - India 2.0, the updated version. "

" The disgraces I suffer should be attributed to me, but the praises that I get go to my family and teachers. It is they who decided what I would become. "

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" We should work towards a legislation to sack non-performing politicians. This may not happen during my lifetime, but I will try for it anyway. "

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