Keeping someone happy and seeing them get better is very rewarding for Madhu.
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Oh life lesson? Be very happy, be positive. I’m always happy. People say, “You laugh a lot,” and I say, “Why should I cry?” […] I think, be happy, make others happy, give back to the society, because somebody helps you when you need help. Somebody [is] always there, right? And we should also try to give back to the society when others need help. So whatever little we can do.
[…] And be happy. We are very lucky, we are very fortunate where we are. And look what’s happening around the world. People are living in camps, refugee camps and killing each other and we are in the, we are very fortunate where we are and we should always be happy. Try to help whatever little one can do to others, at least offer.
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