If we don't tell our own stories, no one else will.

I've never sought to be on an A-list. I've done my own thing and my own thing has thankfully now brought me an audience.

I want to question what the outside is and who defines it. I often find those that are considered to be on the outside extremely inspiring.

I am still attracted to stories about people who are considered to be on the outside of society. I still seek inspiration from those stories.

It took me three years to learn to dress in the American way, especially in winter. That was just like me. I barely wear socks even now.

What is really important to me is a sense of humour and a mischief about life. Life is just too boring otherwise.

I grew up in a small town in India, but through books I knew the world.