Persis Khambatta

I had a growing career as a model and an actress in London - I had starred opposite Michael Caine and Sidney Poitier in 'The Wilby Conspiracy' - but everyone told me to stay in Hollywood. This was the place, they said, and I could have a big career. What they failed to mention was that no one would quite know what to do with me.

One thing about me, as far as my career is concerned, is that I'm very confident. I know I'm good.

Everybody told me to stay in Hollywood. This was the place they said I could have a big career. What they failed to mention was that no one would quite know what to do with me.

I know that nobody can become a star without a team.

We are all part of the same energy that envelops.

Having shaved my head for the role put a spotlight on me.

Besides, a bald cap would have never looked real.

I love what I do, and I'm not doing anything either for money or for the sake of some unfulfilled ambition.

I love America. I eagerly became a citizen. I have no bitterness toward those casting directors who dismissed me because of my accent, nor toward the producers and directors who wanted to cast me but thought the audience wouldn't accept my accent. I think they're selling their audience short.

I just have beautiful memories of what has happened in my life.

I arrived in Hollywood and lived much of my life in America, but the fans did not really know me.

If I send out positive messages, it will set a chain of healthy thought processes.