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" I was born in Copenhagen, and when I was a year old, we moved to Bangalore. I was always a shy person and was happy with just a few friends and that came from my own social awkwardness. I did not know how to make conversations. "

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" I don't think you need any kind of backing here in the industry. I think what you achieve in your life is the result of your own talent and hard work. "

Deepika Padukone

Life

Hard Work

Work

" I was in Mauritius, shooting for 'Break Ke Baad,' and I went for skydiving. It was a life-changing experience. Travelling, dancing, and reading are my other pastimes. "

" I'm such a big fan of Woody Allen. I once tried staying at the same hotel as him, hoping I would bump into him! "

" I am methodical to the point of being obsessive-compulsive. And I have always been good at multi-tasking. "

" I've not been in a live-in relationship. But I've been exposed to various kinds of equations that can exist between people. When I came from Bangalore, it was black and white. Over the years, I've realised that there's more to what we see on a day-to-day basis. There are all kinds of relationships, all kinds of equations. "

" My parents worry all the time because I trust people very easily. "

" The best feeling is when you are remembered for the character you play on the screen and people associate you with that character. There is no better feeling than that feeling. "

" Diwali means family, so either I go down to Bangalore, or my family comes to Mumbai. I always ensure I take a few days off. "

Deepika Padukone

Family

Mumbai

" I've not really watched too many English films. I've grown up watching Indian cinema, mostly. "

Deepika Padukone

Watching

Cinema

" I can't resist South Indian cuisine, particularly what is prepared at home. My mom is my favourite cook. She can cook a variety of cuisines. I savour her cooking at home, and she's undoubtedly the best. "

" I'll only move in with my husband. There's no question of a live-in relationship. "

" For me, competition is good; that is what keeps me on my toes and keeps me going. I am always trying to better my own work, do better than my earlier films... do films that are challenging and exciting for me. "

Deepika Padukone

Work

Competition

" I know the importance of family. I mean, it really completes me as a person. I want lots of children; I want so many children. I look at babies' pictures, and I am like... I love kids. "

" Comfort is of great importance to me. I really want to encourage girls to dress in whatever they feel comfortable in and not get bogged down by fashion trends. "

Deepika Padukone

Dress

Comfort

" I wish to be appreciated not only as a film star but also for the person I am. If I manage to bring a smile on people's faces, then I think I'll be successful. "

" My character in 'Cocktail' was different from my personality. Homi Adajania took me to London, showed me how girls dress and behave there. I had not seen that kind of lifestyle before. "

" I meditate. I breathe out what I can't control and focus on the positives. "

" I don't want to be typecast as a heroine who does a certain kind of cinema, which is why I experiment with the types of films that I do. But yes, I won't deny that romantic love stories or romantic comedies are what I enjoy doing the most, because as an audience those are the kind of films that I like watching. "

" I need to be loved. I need to be nurtured. I also need peace and stability in my relationships. I can't be in volatile relationships. "

" Comedy is the most difficult. Comic timing is something which you either have it in you, or you don't. You have to have a good sense of humour to be able to understand it. A split second can make you lose the punch. "

" I am not interested in churning out a certain number of films every year. For me, it's about the quality of work. I think it's about following your instincts and doing a film for the right reason. "

" I like statement earrings. "

Deepika Padukone

Earrings

Statement

" My effort is to slip into any role that is offered to me. The minute you go into those costumes, those grand sets, and start prepping up for the role, you become the part or at least start feeling the part. "

" I don't have an issue with marrying an actor, though it's definitely tough. I work with actors and interact with star wives, and I don't know how they do it. Loyalty is a very important factor for me, and I need to be in a relationship where the person will complete me and fill me up. "

Deepika Padukone

Relationship

Tough

" I am someone who can't hold on to negativity or hold on to grudges. I might feel something at a certain point, but I get tired after that. I don't carry it with me. I forgive and forget very easily, and that's the only way to be happy and peaceful. "

" I am not very comfortable about dancing at weddings and New Year parties. Maybe it's because of the way I have been brought up; I wouldn't want my family to feel that cringe moment. Dance is an art for me. "

Deepika Padukone

Moment

I Am

" When you work on a film, it's important to feel that you are starting afresh and doing it for the first time. Also, it's important to have those butterflies in your stomach; you need to wonder how you are going to approach the character and whether you will be able to do justice to the part. "

" I believe chemistry is based on the trust between two performers. What actually works is something intangible - being extremely comfortable in each other's presence. "

" I still live as normal a life as anybody else. I have two homes to run. I have my staff to take care of. I work, pay bills and attend society meetings like everybody else. "

" Preparation is definitely important, but it depends on the kinds of roles I do. Like, I completely identify with my character in 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani.' I had to be myself and I didn't have to actually prepare for it. "