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“Gail loved to talk about how stressed she was. She would do this thing where we'd be walking in the hallway, and suddenly she'd stop in her tracks, rub both of her temples with her index and middle fingers, and theatrically let out a deep guttural moan: "Mooooog." "Mooog. Minz. I am just so stressed out," she'd say. "I just want to go home, open a bottle of red wine, draw up a hot bath, light some candles and listen to David Gray." A note about me: I do not think stress is a legitimate topic of conversation, in public anyway. No one ever wants to hear how stressed out anyone else is, because most of the time everyone is stressed out. Going on and on in detail about how stressed out I am isn't conversation. It'll never lead anywhere. No one is going to say, "Wow, Mindy, you really have it especially bad. I have heard some stories of stress, but this just takes the cake.”

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Mindy Kaling
Mindy Kaling

Mindy Kaling, born on June 24, 1979, is an accomplished actress, screenwriter, and producer from the United States. She gained widespread recognition for her role as Pam Beesly in 'The Office', which earned her numerous nominations and awards. Known for her humor and insightful character portrayals, Kaling has become one of the most influential women in the entertainment industry through her success in film and television. more

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