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I suffered a lot of setbacks when I started; I didn't have any work experience and no real confidence to go after the career that I knew in the back of my mind I really wanted. It affected my confidence as knock-back after knock-back left me feeling like I might never succeed.
Jameela Jamil
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"I suffered a lot of setbacks when I started; I didn't have any work experience and no real confidence to go after the career that I knew in the back of my mind I really wanted. It affected my confidence as knock-back after knock-back left me feeling like I might never succeed."
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I suffered a lot of setbacks when I started; I didn't have any work experience and no real confidence to go after the career that I knew in the back of my mind I really wanted. It affected my confidence as knock-back after knock-back left me feeling like I might never succeed. — Jameela Jamil

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Jameela Jamil was a Celebrity from United Kingdom (1986–present).

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Who said "I suffered a lot of setbacks when I started; I didn't have any work experience…"?
This quote is attributed to Jameela Jamil, a Celebrity from United Kingdom.
When did Jameela Jamil live?
Jameela Jamil lived from 1986 – present.
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