Scrutiny has never scared me because I have had detractors all my life.

I believe, whatever God does, he does it for the good. I always try to look at life like that.

I eat healthy and don't go by a diet chart. The breakfast is usually heavy, complemented with short frequent meals. My dinner is high on proteins and low on carbohydrates.

I have a carbohydrate and protein-rich diet. For breakfast, I typically have two slices of bread with butter or jam, four to five eggs - boiled or fried - a few bananas and a glass of milk.

Sportspersons have to reinvent themselves every day. It helps them improve.

I've grown up with Bollywood, and I continue to enjoy it. But boxing remains my passion.

I have never thought of a full-fledged career in Bollywood because boxing has never left my mind. But you never know.

I'm a big fan of the Rocky series. Given the chance, I'd love to meet Sylvester Stallone. But apart from boxing, I'm an ardent fan of tennis and football.

I know my Beijing medal has been a watershed moment in the history of Indian boxing , but personally speaking, I would like to better it in London.

I train for around 3-4 hours everyday. It can go up to 6-7 hours when a competition is approaching.

I love music, and can dance on the desi beats. Punjabi music is my favourite. I listen to artists like Honey Singh. I love his music. I also love watching Bollywood films.

Inspect what you expect from others otherwise you only end up disappointing yourself.

The future was something I had resolutely ignored. If didn't put my full attention to the day at hand, I was afraid that the impenetrable dark on the horizon would engulf me

I think the Lewis and Clark Expedition was the greatest undertaking in American History. I think landing a man on the moon pales next to it.

I'm so thankful for the Internet because actors and singers and performers now have a way to connect with their fans on a very personal level which I think is quite special.

I feel like my work has been my path to freedom from having grown up in a segregated environment.

People say you have to hit rock bottom, and, I can tell you, almost dying is as rock bottom as it gets.

I think it's good when people don't write good things about your work. I mean, what a great compliment it is to be called a charlatan.

Everyone wants to be a stylist. If you know that's your calling, then you need to intern as much a humanly possible. You need to go to fashion school if you can.

I don't rehash the past. It's my baggage. That's all. I accept things as they are.

Tax reform has been used as a crutch, as a smokescreen and as candy coating for the hard choices that have to be made.