My accent was horrible. In Mexico, nobody says, 'You speak English wit…

Salma Hayek
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My accent was horrible. In Mexico, nobody says, 'You speak English with a good accent.' You either speak English, or you don't: As long as you can communicate, no one cares. ✨ Oprah Talks to Salma Hayek. Interview with Oprah Winfrey, www.oprah.com. September 2003.
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My accent was horrible. In Mexico, nobody says, 'You speak English with a good accent.' You either speak English, or you don't: As long as you can communicate, no one cares. ✨ Oprah Talks to Salma Hayek. Interview with Oprah Winfrey, www.oprah.com. September 2003.

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