Priyanka Chopra doesn't believe in mincing her words... we listen
TIMES LIFE (August 20, 2018)

Are you comfortable with your dark side, if there is one?
Every one of us has a dark side... in some it's better hidden than in others. Being aware of that darkness is more important than being comfortable with it because it puts you in control.

Confidence seems to be your lead accessory...
You have to teach yourself to be confident. It's something each and everyone of us can do just by identifying our strengths.

What were the downers that urged you to push the boundaries?
The way I see it... when life gives you lemons, make grape juice. Then sit back and let people wonder how you did it. To answer your question, the key driver for pushing boundaries was to give myself every opportunity to realise my dreams and aspirations. It was never about being down and looking for a way out. We all face failure at some point in our lives. It's what you do at that moment that defines your future.

After a while, money, success... loses its value. What perks you up each morning?
Just the love of what I do; the opportunities I have to pursue, the things that excite me, the freedom to explore all aspects of my creativity.

How do you handle two cultures, two industries? Does the dichotomy leave you with an identity crisis?
By simply being me... that doesn't change no matter where I am. I don't have an identity crisis because my identity remains the same.

For the queen of all things glamorous and gritty... what kind of a man would fit the bill?
A man who can handle all that I am.

For a woman who calls the shots are there times when you want to just let someone take over and pamper you?
Who says I want to call the shots all the time? I love to be pampered and taken care of... and I am (being pampered).

Would marriage be a spoiler at this stage of your life?
Nothing is a spoiler in life; and they are not mutually exclusive. Let's just say that the option is always open. I love what I'm doing but I'll admit that the pace and time commitments of my job are not easy to handle. If I do decide to take the plunge, it would be with someone who understands and supports that. At the end of the day, two people make a relationship work. It will take an understanding and prioritization from both.

Is there anything you find difficult to handle, emotionally?
I can't handle if something happens to the people I love. I can handle pretty much any situation you throw at me but seeing anyone of them in any kind of pain... undoes me.

How do you deal with the bad experiences, memories?
It stays with you in some form or the other because in some ways it has changed you. But you find a way to work through it and move on.