“I remember joining a boarding school in the sixth grade. I was lazy, complacent, and fat. Suddenly, I realised that I had to fend for myself. That's when I discovered this drive within myself. For the first time, I ranked first in class, which was a miracle in itself. However, it didn't matter to my family.”

Indian author, columnist and former actress

Twinkle Khanna is an Indian author, columnist and former actress. She is known for her books and for her writing in print, with 101 quotes on the site. Her published work includes the non-fiction collection Mrs Funnybones, the short story collection The Legend of Lakshmi Prasad, the novel Pyjamas Are Forgiving, the short story collection Welcome to Paradise, and Mrs Funnybones Returns, a sequel to her first book. As a writer, she is associated with sharp, observant commentary on everyday life.