Jameela Jamil

I don't think it's my job to be palatable.

Some people like, you know, my vibe and some people don't.

And I think that's great.

And I think that's fine because really what it was for me, if you want to know that liberated me, was realizing how many people I dislike.

And when you realize how many people you find fucking boring, like there's certain people that I love and I adore.

And as long as they love and adore me back, then I know I'm doing a good job.

But I don't seek the approval of anyone who I don't respect, whose life I don't consider a model for what I want.

I'll listen to other people's feedback and I take it on board and I've definitely learned and grown from it.

So I'm not saying...

No one should correct me.

I'm just saying that I don't think it's going to shatter my soul or my identity if I make a mistake or if I don't please everyone.

I'm here on my own personal fucking journey.

This is not a service I'm providing to the world.

And learning that was a huge rebellion against a patriarchal system.

I'm just here in my own little bubble living my own little life.

And I'm doing what I can.

And I'm meeting my own standards.

And I don't believe I have to perform anything for anyone.

I'm also turning 40 in a few weeks.

I think that's a massive help.