There are little Indian girls out there who look up to me, and I never…

Mindy Kaling
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There are little Indian girls out there who look up to me, and I never want to belittle the honor of being an inspiration to them. But while I’m talking about why I’m so different, white male show runners get to talk about their art. ✨ Mindy Kaling Talks Body Image, Being A Role Model And Losing Her Mother, In Parade, www.huffingtonpost.com. September 26, 2013.
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