Ashley Madekwe Quotes
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I'm terrible at posting regularly; I don't deserve the blog success!
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There's no rhyme or reason to how I dress.
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I hate it when people are impolite to waiters or to the valet or the guy in the supermarket. There's no need for that; it doesn't cost anything to be polite.
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I was definitely nervous turning up on my first day to shoot with Woody Allen.
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A colorful Chanel bag is a way to mix up anything.
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Nude nail polish wins hands down over intricate nail art.
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Topshop makes the best skinny jeans for my shape. I order online or stock up when I'm back in London.
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If I love something, I wear it to death!
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It often looks like an actor's had a big break out of nowhere, but in reality, they've been working their way up, little by little, for a while.
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It's not exactly under the radar, but when I'm in London, I love to visit Liberty. It's my favorite department store, and they have a room entirely dedicated to chocolate and truffles.
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Nobody is all good or all bad.
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The second I tell myself I have to do something, I'm sure to do the opposite.
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When someone comes to visit me, they have to bring tea - you can't stay in my house if you don't bring me tea.
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I'm usually pretty good about meeting people. I try to remember they are human, too!
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I love anything leopard print, but sometimes an all over print can be a bit much.
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I like to play around with mixing high-end with more affordable pieces.
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When I first started working on 'Secret Diary,' I definitely felt like I needed to shape up. The idea of being in my knickers on TV was a great incentive! Now I try to eat right, and I go to Bikram yoga three or four times a week. I have my 'naughty' days, and I indulge in pizza and cake, but so what!
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Don't be afraid to pile on the midi rings! I like to play around with metals and pair delicate rings with chunkier ones.
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I wish I wasn't eating Cheetos every night. Those are my favorite - I'm addicted to them!
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I originally wanted to be a pop star. I wanted to be Kylie Minogue. My dad thought that was a very silly ambition and introduced me to drama classes. Once I became fixated on that, there was no stopping me.
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Creating a character is about what they look like. The look speaks volume to the audience.
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Comfort is key for a barbecue.
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My first job was a film called 'Storm Damage' for the BBC. I was 16 and working with really respected British actors. I didn't have an agent at the time, and it kind of threw me into real acting.
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My ginger tabby cat Oscar - he's got his own passport - he comes everywhere with me.