Lara Dutta Quotes

One minute I was a PR intern, the next I was Miss South Africa.

The lifestyle I lead as a footballer means I am always in the spotlight.

I've been famous my entire life; I don't know any other way.

I don't feel that normal anymore because I get recognised, even when I'm just trying to have fun or going to get ice cream with my friends.

I'm glad that I get to take my final walk as the princess of 2012. ...there's nothing wrong with winning an Oscar!

Everything I post on social media, they make a headline out of it!

During my time, fortunately or unfortunately, I had no idea what Miss Universe was supposed to be like because nobody from India had won the title before me.

I don't like being called a celebrity. So much so that I find it very uncomfortable looking at myself on the screen.

Being in the public eye, you can't really avoid a lot of questions. A lot of questions are being thrown at you, whether it's about your personal life or your personal beliefs, and I'm happy to answer them all.

Before I won Miss Diva in 2015, I had won the pageant once before in 2012. Back then, it was called Miss Universe India.

It has been quite a journey from Miss India to modelling and acting.

For 10 days after the Olympics, I couldn't go back to my house because people were sitting outside waiting to take my photo. That was a bit rubbish. At first I was open: 'Yeah, of course you can take a photo...' but after a while, it got to the point where I thought, 'Whoa, I don't like this attention anymore.'

Attention from the photographers is part of my life and I think the best thing is to learn to deal with it.

People know a lot about my life - I've been on TV since I was three years old. And there's not a lot to complain about.

I am really surprised that what I am wearing on 'Countdown' has got into the papers.

Being in the public eye puts you in a fix, and people are always wanting to know what you are up to.

As a result of my husband's position, there is newfound media attention to my every move. I did not imagine this level of scrutiny, but I understand it is now part of my life.

I couldn't deal with the fame, the pressure and everything else.

My life has been on TV for so long now, I'm used to it.

Just like anyone else, I want privacy at times, but I understand that I am a celebrity.

When you're part of the first family, your life tends to get played out in front of the whole nation.

When you are a public figure, relationships are a bit complicated.

In Israel, I don't do any interviews at all. I don't want to be a celebrity in Israel.

Being in the public eye and basically growing up in the spotlight, we are always responsible for our actions.

Anyone that chooses to be an actor or politician is making a choice to lead their life in the public eye.