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" I struggle on many fronts on having to move to a different level, having to cater to constantly evolving audiences. "

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" I use the Net for a lot of things besides e-mailing. I involve myself in chats with people as part of my research for characters. "

" I've done some wonderful performance on TV even better than films. But once people watch it, they just forget it. The impact is not strong. So, films and TV are different. "

" I always take part in the creative process of every film of mine. Gone are the days where an actor would walk into the sets, finish his portions, take the money, and leave. In fact, I've been accused of being interfering - but that's the way I am. It is important for every actor to get involved with the script. "

" I told my wife that I want to take a three-year break. She supported me and said, 'Please go ahead.' I am grateful that she supported me. For me, this romance and understanding is very important in our marriage. "

" If anybody accuses me of being rich, I give it back to them because I had a poor economical background. I worked my way up, and I am an exemplary citizen, and I always do what is good for my nation. "

" If you do not have a good script, then no matter what the genre is, the film will not be a success. "

" When we make a film like 'TWM Returns,' it is important that we don't think of bettering anything. It's like a baby being born: all you can hope for is the best. But you can't decide how the baby is going to look. Similarly with the movie - you can't think of making it better; you only can think of making the best film possible. "

" Being a parent, it is heartening to see your child wake up every day at 5:45 in the morning to pursue his passion and then manage school as well. "

" I realised after doing 'Tanu Weds Manu' that I had become fat and was not performing to the mark. I realised that I had become a terrible actor. I did 'Jodi Breakers,' which did not do well. So, I moved away from the film industry and lived with the common man to know where I was lacking and what do they want from an actor. "

" It's very embarrassing to talk of your own work before shooting for it and even before it is released. I have been a witness to many of our actors turning red-faced after their films release. I'd rather not be there. "

" I learned different ways of working out. I learned a lot about my body. Let me just say that Arnold Schwarzenegger had 20-inch biceps when he did his first film, and when I did 'Saala Khadoos,' being a vegetarian, I managed 18 and half inches. "

" I am no more the 'chocolate boy.' Still, romance is always going to be a part of my life. "

" Acting is like any other profession. I do not think stars need to have any hang-ups in public. I do not like to be treated like someone special - and this I say because I am normal and not because I want to sound humble. "

" Finding one good script is a huge challenge. So I do a film whose script comes and grabs me. Once I finish that, I look forward to the next movie. "

" When I go to hotels, sometimes I find waiters and people who do not address me as 'Mr.' or address me as a normal guest would have been addressed, simply because my name is Maddy. I find that slightly offending, but I don't react to it thinking that maybe the name is so casual that people think it's a buddy that you are talking to. "

" I'm fantastic at cooking up stories. In the kitchen, I can, at best, make tea and a badly shaped dosa. "

" There is a difference between being educated and academics. "

" It is very important for an actor to look physically attractive. "

" I do only one film at a time. "

" I was really lucky and blessed to have had the likes of directors such as Mani Ratnam and Rajkumar Hirani in my career. "

" I have found out what I am allergic to, and I am trying to avoid that in my daily food intake. "

" I am one of those people who are really short-tempered, but I don't lose it unless it is justified. "

" I have always acted in films where women have an equal, if not bigger, role than mine. Don't the kind of films you do reflect your personality? "

" I am not someone who would raise my voice to seek publicity. I am a responsible citizen, and I continue to be so. "

" I can think of doing TV shows if the money is good. "

" It took me 15 years of being in the industry to know that you need makeup and styling when you go out, that you need to have PR. "

" When you go into the realm of a double role, you have to take it to another level to make it believable. "

" Television is a good training ground for aspiring stars. You can experiment and get away, imbibing the positive and viable aspects. Whereas, in cinema, the stakes are high. If something goes wrong, the film falls flat. "

" I took a break so that I can entertain my audience properly. "

" As an actor, I would never agree if a newcomer doesn't give me a final word on the script. If it is well-written, then you need not speak to me. I will speak for you. "