Cristela Alonzo Quotes

My family didn't have money, and I think it made me fearless. I'm willing to try everything and not be afraid because what's the worst that can be happen? It might not work out, but I can't be worse off than when I was a kid.

Cristela Alonzo

• Work
• Family
• Money
• Fearless

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• My family didn't have money, and I think it made me fearless. I'm willing to try everything and not be afraid because what's the worst that can be happen? It might not work out, but I can't be worse off than when I was a kid.

  

  Cristela Alonzo
  • Work
  • Family
  • Money