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“If people want to invade your privacy, they want to invade your privacy. I find it chilling, and I find it awful, and it makes me really nervous. It hasn't happened to me much, but when you have a taste of it, it's bitter.”

Quote by Ruth Negga

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Ruth Negga

Ruth Negga is a British actress of Ethiopian descent. She gained widespread recognition and an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress for her performance in the film 'Moonlight'. She has also appeared in various film and television projects, showcasing her unique acting prowess. more

“I've gone into auditions and I think they have an assumption about me when they see my photo and then I open my mouth and they say, 'Where exactly are you from? And you were born in Ethiopia? But you're Irish, but you also kind of sound English. That's really strange.' They want to put you in a box in LA, that's how they tend to do it there, so if you don't fit in that box, it makes it more difficult.”

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Author:Ruth Negga

“Stay away from restaurants that have menus in five languages. Thats always a tourist trap. You want to eat where the locals eat.”

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Author:Curtis Stone

“Ive changed for the better. Im much more selfless and humble and youre reminded about what lifes really about. You love your kid so much that you just want to be a brilliant role model for them. It cleans up your act a bit.”

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Author:Curtis Stone

“In the beginning I was really, really lean. For the longest time I did it all. I played every hat. I was in the factory, doing the graphic design, the photography, the selling - literally everything. I saved money doing what I could myself. It was hard but I learned. I learned that nobody's better than you to get your business off the ground. The experience you get is priceless.”

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Author:Lori Greiner