Paris says she's tired of being "dumb"

After a few days in jail, Hilton has completely morphed into a genius. Paris made a collect call to Barbra Walters yesterday to give her the low on her new life in prison.

Hilton described her first days as "a horrible experience," telling Walters, "I was not eating or sleeping. I was severely depressed and felt as if I was in a cage."

Hilton said, "I used to act dumb. That act is no longer cute. Now, I would like to make a difference. God has given me this new chance." For the love of...It's like she's been in the slammer for 5 years!

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