In the words of Drake, "Started from the bottom now we're here."
We hope that's what Mindy Kaling was listening to as she recently cruised past a particular condemned apartment complex in Los Angeles. An apartment complex that she used to call home over a decade ago.
The comedian, writer, and actress shared a photo on Instagram of the exterior of a rundown stucco building, and explained its importance to her.
"This condemned building is where I first lived when I moved to Los Angeles eleven years ago! I lived here when I was a staff writer at The Office. Fun fact: my AIM screen name was "fairfax1240" 'cause I was so proud of it, until @picturesoftext told me I should change it. Watched A LOT of Chappelle's Show in here. #mindyfromtheblock" she wrote.
#Mindyfromtheblock has achieved a lot since moving to the City of Angels 11 years ago. It just goes to show that following your dreams can really pay off. And if you have to spend a few years in a crumbling apartment, then so be it. It will be worth it.