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"Growing up, I was always in and out of the hospital with stomach problems, and no one could figure out what was wrong. I decided to give up meat and become a vegetarian, and I haven’t had stomach problems since! I love eating healthy, delicious vegetarian meals and the options are endless. No matter where I go, I can find vegetarian dishes that satisfy my hunger and my taste for great food."

"Celebrating our culture is very important to me. But one thing I cannot support is the senseless killing of animals in bullfights. From the moment the bull enters the ring, he’s destined to die. Outnumbered, frightened, even drugged or injured, his death will be slow and painful. … Tradition is no excuse for cruelty."

"I have this small but sure voice deep inside me that says ‘NO’ every time I witness violence and I don’t ever want to stifle that voice with apathy. Supporting animal abuse in any way quiets that voice. To hurt animals is to disconnect me from that most caring, compassionate voice. I see them as such spiritual creatures, much more awake than humans and I feel if I can accept the abuse of these innocent, sentient creatures and my role in it then I could easily become apathetic about…well, everything, and that is a scary thought. […] I had gone vegetarian when I was 11 because I was viscerally repelled by the idea of eating animal flesh and there was no way to avoid the fact that someone had been killed for that piece of meat. […] it took me until 2015 to become fully vegan. […] I think the root of this whole lifestyle is Compassion. It’s a daily reminder that we are all one. I believe veganism is what will heal this planet. […] I don’t know why we are still using our power and our blessings to quash animals. Why have we not yet assumed our rightful role as their caretakers? And every time I look into a cow’s eyes and see the gentle soul dwelling in that enormous powerful body, I feel like the animals are patiently waiting, quietly willing us to just catch on."

"What a country does affect all the others. The solution to our global problems requires a perspective that embraces the fact that we are all in this together. The silver lining is that is forcing us to act as universal species. That´s a terrifically exciting thing."

"We’re not just dealing in willingness, humanity has to qualify to survive and it won’t depend on political or economic systems, but “the forces” pushing them to act. The universe is synergetic, life is synergetic. Don't fight forces, unite them."

"I am convinced that it is possible for us to be united by our ideals, instead of divided by our differences."

"There is so much to learn, but also so much to unlearn... And perhaps not surprisingly, even our approach to learning has changed."

"Creating industry on the Moon and Mars and in space with asteroids is not rocket science; it is industrial engineering where we need to adapt existing technologies to a new environment."

"Workers who don’t share ownership of the robots will be reduced to political powerlessness far worse than their conditions today. We have the opportunity to solve this problem during the bootstrapping period while human labor is still needed for space industry."

"People, in general, are unaware of the danger they are in, that with no way to personally go into space, no need for their labor in the face of robotic artificial intelligence, and no way to gain an ownership share in the industry, they will be left behind both economically and politically, unless steps are taken during the startup period."

"As a Senior Technical Marketing Engineer for over 18 years, I am deeply impressed by the value of the work that Sheyene is doing through her non-profit. She understands how to inspire people to not just love the subject matter, but to see the possibility of contributing to it in themselves through a few simple steps. This is a rare skill; you often get two of these at the same time, not all three."

"I have been following with great interest Sheyene’s activities in organizing world-wide robotics competitions. Her vision for expanding the scope and the impact of space science and engineering outreach dovetails strongly with the objectives of the Center for Lunar and Asteroid Surface Science. We are looking forward to working with Sheyene and are excited about the possibilities of the robotic competitions."

"I believe that even without speaking the same language, we can create unity: we understand each other because we pray. It’s a form of reconciliation of the world across the borders, cultures and languages of different nations. We’re a family and we complement each other."

"The only thing I can say is, I'm not someone who draws a very clear line. I'm actually a very forgiving person. Once the trust is broken, it's difficult for me to mend the trust. I'm also someone who really believes that action speaks louder than words."

"Not everybody is meant to stay in your life till the end, you know, and everyone is there in certain points in your life to teach you different lessons or to show you something that you haven't seen before. And some really just come and go, and don't leave any impressions or footprints in your life as well. So, people come and go, and as of now, even though I don't have many friends, I have my family and I have a career that I thoroughly enjoy, so I'm very grateful for my life right now."

"I definitely like myself more as I grow older, and there’s no way I would want to return to my younger days of people pleasing and uncertainty. But the journey doesn’t end here. I wish to be more courageous, to have the courage to live life more fully, stand up for what I believe in and fight for who I’ll eventually fall in love with."

"You know, I used to think that immersing myself into a full day of emotions would help me get into character. But it didn’t really work for me and I’d be extremely drained by the time I got on set. I think being authentic in your acting, enjoying the moment and believing your character’s story is very important."

"It’s a very bad thing that I throw tantrums in front of my family. Sometimes I’m not appreciative of what they do, like the small things. But at the end of the day, your family are the people who accept you for who you are."

"I mean, I’m getting better now that I’m in my 30s. But in my 20s, I was very shy. Very, very shy. I wouldn’t initiate a conversation."

"I grew up in Norway, learned English there. I'm very grateful because that experience made me who I am today. It made me more independent."

"At present I am too busy with my filming schedule I don't have time to pursue my music career. Besides, the Vietnamese music industry is saturated with new comers, the audiences are confused with the music style of these new comers. Many singers have small success but they think they are stars that makes me bored of the of the music business now. I am not sure if i will return to music."

"For me, Hai Phượng reflects the current social reality of the child abduction problem, more than just a commercial movie. Through the process of finding a child, the film portrays the spiritual motherhood, the courage of a mother to be ready to face dangers, even to sacrifice her life to save her child. It is a very humanistic message that I want to dedicate to my final action movie."

"More and more female actresses are appearing on the big screen in the world in general and in Vietnam in particular, with the same thought that there will be more female leads for the audience. On the contrary, such films encourage and motivate girls to become independent, strong, and successful. That positive cycle gradually changes the society in which we live."

"For Westerners, those with black hair and brown eyes default to be Chinese. I do not like it at all. I am proud of my country, culture, and people. I am Vietnamese. I am proud of my country, my people. We have a long history in the cinema, so it should be developed. For every character I play in Hollywood, I want to show the pride of my country. I think any actor or actress has their dreams and purposes."

"I think as a filmmaker, I just want to make my film shine, be recognized by the audience first. Besides, I also want to call on the Vietnamese audience to support Vietnamese films because they are the ones who decide the survival of the film. If the audience does not love it, the film will not have the opportunity to recover capital or shine on the market. If Vietnamese films are not supported and shined, it will be difficult for producers to produce films anymore, if this situation persists, there will be no more Vietnamese films to watch in the future. Therefore, I also want audiences with Vietnamese spirit to support Vietnamese films."

"I think the biggest shortcoming is the language. I myself used to go abroad to film, so I think not having the language is a very difficult thing because I can't communicate with them. Without language I cannot talk about the acting process. Just like Vietnamese actors, sometimes I don't act according to the script, but I also create more ideas. If I didn't have the language, I would feel like I was inferior to my friends."

"When I have lived enough to a certain age, I will not bring a man to measure to a certain extent or to a certain standard. The most important thing right now is to find someone who understands me."

"I thought that if I changed the things I did, it could help me play at a higher level for longer. I knew I could not expect immediate results. I did it because I had to try. I knew if I started at the top level a little later, I could be there for longer."

"The professional player in me came out. The button changed from off to on, and I saw the difference between playing for fun and playing to win. You have to choose whether to have fun or whether to compete."

"You can think: I have scored once, it’s enough,” he said. “You can lose focus, start freestyling. Or you can think I have scored once, so maybe I can score another. Is one enough, or do you want more? You need the button."

"It's all about the balance of the team. That's the most important point, nothing else. For that reason, it's easy for me to adapt to several different styles of play. I know I have to adapt and play for the good of the team. For me, being a strong striker is not only about being a good goalscorer."

"You might be surprised to find this out, but sweets were a big problem for me when I was younger. It didn't matter what it was, I couldn't walk past it without buying it. Now I've cut sweets out. It actually took me several years to get to this point. Now I don't really like sweets anymore."

"I remember exactly. When I was six years old, there was only one idol for me: Roberto Baggio! Alessandro Del Piero later became my role model in football, and I admired him. However, I was not yet able to judge exactly what characterizes his style of play, I was just too young for that."

"If you see what we did in this run it is amazing, spectacular — because we won everything that we could. This is something special.... All of these awards are the prizes for something special."

"If I win something, I’m very proud and very happy but I cannot get it. ... Someone made the decision like that and life goes on."

"For sure, as the captain, it’s something bigger. The expectation is higher. Playing for the national team is a responsibility."

"I score so many goals, this means a lot. I know I will always be a little bit behind and I have to maybe work harder than those players for my country if we want to achieve something. It’s not an easy job for me, but I’m not afraid. I’m not afraid. It’s a big chance."

"My body is my work. You have to be patient. Maybe you don’t see the difference after a few months, but after a few years you will see why you can play longer and stay on a higher level longer."

"A record is always something special for every athlete. And these 40 goals are so legendary that I still do not fully understand that I am on a par with such a legend as Gerd Müller. However, I wanted to break this record and surpass it by at least one goal. This step was my goal. But 40 goals make me proud of myself. I could not have dreamed that in one season you can score so many goals."

"I cannot yet assess the significance of this achievement for my future life. Even a 40-goal moment is already something special. Until now, it was simply unthinkable for me that I would be able to reach this mark, although I always give my all until the end of the season to see what the final result will be. I was aware of the debate about whether I was worthy of surpassing the historical record of Gerd Müller or not."

"You don’t have much time. If you think too long or too much, sometimes that is wrong. If you have one idea and know it from the first minute, do it. Shoot. I had so little space in the box. Think too much, the defender comes to block you."

"Everything you do before the game, the routine is also important to keep the high-level concentration. The brain gets the information that something important is coming. He asked what I do. I said: ‘I don’t know, I do a few things.’ But before the next game I was more focused. Every time I put the left boot on first."

"Before I had a lot of problems with my body language – being more a part of the game and training. My body language was the same. Sometimes you have to be more angry. For me that was never going to happen."

"Sometimes you have to be there waiting for the ball and if you get it once in the 90 minutes you have to be ready. But I say: ‘I want to be part of the team, of the game, I want to move and pass and not just wait for the ball.’ That’s why I am always looking for space to get the ball and find my teammates. I can work on everything still. But one thing? Maybe to shoot from distance."

"Playing in the USA? I don't know because I don't know what does it mean for me and when. For sure, I know a lot about the MLS because a few Polish players and also German players was playing there, and they talk to me about the life but also about MLS and they make every year a step up. It means they want to be better and I don't know what does it mean exactly for me but I would say I'm very happy to be [at Bayern] and I don't think about so long future."

"My parents took my ambitions seriously. They took an hour each way to training. They were waiting for me, and when I wanted to go home alone, I took the bus from Warsaw to Leszno for two hours. When I was late, I had to seize an opportunity, sometimes someone took pity and took me away."

"Money is important, but I didn't get carried away because ... I remember what it was like not to have the basics. However, I am glad that I was able to fulfill my childhood dreams."

"How he pushed himself to become the player he is today, that’s extraordinary. He took every step he needed to be that goal machine. Every one."

"Lewandowski is one of the best strikers, if not the best striker, in the world."

"He is the most professional player I have ever met. He is always there, never injured, because he focuses on these things. He always knows what is important to be in the best condition. But I was always very, very pleased with him, from the first moment [we met]."

"He is the complete striker that I often compare to – since I was myself a striker – to a phenomenon that I played against many times myself. ​Marco van Basten. At my time, Marco van Basten was the most complete forward in the world, in the late 80s and early 90s. And I think Robert Lewandowski put his stamp on the last decade like nobody else."

"Technically he was always great, now he also has that cool head. The way he scored the goals is phenomenal. For me he is the best and most complete striker in the world at the moment."

"He showed his quality again, although he does not have to prove his class to anyone. We have to see that he is at 100 per cent, and then he is enormously important to us. And that’s why the club are not letting him go."

"Lewi has the most incredible body, it is just pure muscles. It just stuns the other players in the changing room."

"Life is short, be grateful, be kind, be happy. Forgive and forget ... Love and peace."

"Location is the key of my (fashion) shows."

"You do not have to be privileged to find your place in the world."

"I believe the most outstanding designs should be showcased at the best of locations, using the most creative catwalk concepts. It's a challenging process, but very rewarding."

"I believe the most exquisite (fashion) designs should be showcased at the best locations. I constantly search for the most unique venues that will amaze the world."

"I always value quality over quantity and keep a few very trustworthy friends and mentors who I share all my ups and downs with while on the go."

"I wanted to highlight the importance of sustainability through artistic and cinematic captures."

"I personally don't carry a lot of equipment (when traveling to do fashion show catwalk), but I do travel with my makeup artists, hairstylists and photographers who have the coolest advanced gadgets. In our latest trip to the Maldives, my hairstylist prepared wired hair structures for my looks which resulted in a bit of a surprise at the airport scanning counter."

"I believe fashion shows should be more than just being visually attractive. They should convey a meaningful message or a call for a better future. We are living in a special time when sustainable practices must be implemented to protect our future and the future of the younger generation. There are different ways to stimulate global mindsets toward green living - I chose the creative approach. And it's helped me promote everything from solar power, hydro power and wind power to recycling, upcycling, and now the sustainable supply chain, which is a big part of the fashion industry."

"I think there are so many different ways to communicate sustainability, and our way is to look at it from a more creative perspective."

"Since shipping and logistics are such a critical part of the fashion industry, it is important to highlight the option of green logistics solutions, which help minimize environmental damages and reduce transport-related emissions."

"Effectively pitching my ideas to the decision makers is definitely one of my strengths (to be able to persuade authorities to stage shows at iconic locations). I combine a bulletproof plan, which includes A to Z logistics and global PR (public relations) strategies, with a talented team of specialists and advisors. With my current proven track record of staging iconic catwalks, one would think I am more confident now about transforming dreams into reality. But I've always been that girl who's sure enough of her abilities such that others in the room can see it too. You've got to believe in yourself for others to believe in you."

"People thought I was crazy (for having fashion show in various unusual places). To me, the more challenging a project, the more fun it is. What is the one place that people won't be able to do a show at? I choose that one."

"This particular moment in history (having fashion show catwalk onboard LNG-powered cruise ship Costa Toscana) provides an opportunity for a sustainable 'restart' of our society. Costa Toscana (cruise ship) aligns perfectly with my mission of highlighting sustainability in a visually attractive way. It runs on liquefied natural gas, one of the most advanced technologies to reduce emissions right now. It represents a breakthrough in the travel industry. I am honored to celebrate the resurgence of business and style on such a unique ship."

"Our main aim is to teach them about confidence and to boost their self-esteem. The programme teaches them to know who they are and to believe in themselves."

"In these workshops I realised that a lot needed to be done since many did not want to get out of the shell."

"The aim is to make those in the rural areas to know that they can be anything they want to be and not be intimidated by where they come from."

"“You have to learn the demographics, the language and so many other things. We need not always channel our energies into one stream. And I feel like I can share more when I branch into other countries as well,”"

"“People always tend to think that you should adapt to a certain way of doing things. So right now I’m selling me, the best of me.”"

"“Your unique brand is what sells and it’s what will set you apart. Authenticity should be your selling point.”"

"“Family isn't only a bond forged by blood, it connects us when we level up together.”"

"“People tend to have a thought that if you are a public figure, you need to have a certain image, you need to have a certain look and you need to be a certain way. There are days where I hit the nail on the head and there are days when I don’t.”"

"“May you be content in knowing that perfection is an illusion and subject to whoever it is.”"

"“Even so, you can overcome the negative vibes by surrounding yourself with positive people and remembering your truth.”"

"I want to inspire every young girl that their dreams are not only valid but can become a reality.”"

"“Singing, dancing, art, fashion design and make-up; I want it to be as diverse as possible. I hope to see the creative arts as a contributor to our nation’s GDP."

"“I have always prayed that His will in my life would come to pass,”"

"“I am motivated by knowing that I am not in this alone. I have a lot to offer even though I may get weary at times.”"

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"Sadie Dikgaka’s 8 years at the summit of Flava Dome, By Staff Writer (September, 2021), Business Weekly, Retrieved 09/11/2022"

"I don’t like men who over-indulge in alcohol. I like men that have regard for themselves and for the people around them. You would have to come across to me as a very serious minded person to be with me. That’s the honest truth."

"Regardless of what it is, where I am, what I achieved, whenever, wherever, I want to be able to wake up in the morning, look at myself in the mirror and say: “You are not doing badly Damilola”. So, basically, I would want to, at all times, be happy with where I am."

"Sometimes, the things you think you know are not true and vice versa."

"Some men think they can toy with women’s emotions. What goes around comes around baby. Karma will soon come for you. When you watch Yoruba movies and people are having issues, they will tell them to go and look for who they offended. Where will you start from? Sometimes, I don’t feel sorry for some men when I hear women are showing them pepper. You are the ones creating monsters. If the shoe fits, please feel free to wear it. And catwalk in it if you like. And to my sisters, if he’s making you cry more than he’s making you laugh, please carry your bags and leave! Protect your sanity"

"To all my GROWN sexy ladies ❤️. Thinking about sending your nudes to that guy? Your crush may have a “confidant” who has a “confidant” who has a girlfriend he doesn’t hide anything from, who has a sister…..I’m sure you get my drift. Before you go ahead, be ABSOLUTELY sure you know who you are dealing with. Even when you are, anything could go wrong. His phone could get into anyone else’s hands. But as a GROWN WOMAN, if you have considered all that could go wrong and still decide to send him that picture or video to spice things up, be safe. Crop your face""

"When you meet somebody and you want to spend the rest of your life with them, love is just one of the qualities that you need, but it’s not everything."

"You just have to ride that wave, just be strong and ride it if that’s what you have found yourself in."

"a failed marriage is not the tragedy people make it out to be. Not every marriage is ordained by God."

"One of the most liberating truths you will ever learn, that will set you free from disappointments, heartbreak, and unmet expectations, is that nobody owes you anything."

"Islam I was taught teaches me that we are judged on our intentions by Allah alone. What’s within, not what you see. Not looking for acceptance from anyone. I want people to live their life’s to its full potentials."

"Worry less of what the next fellow is doing. Judge less, focus on you and you alone, and watch great things happen to you. As Muslims do know, during the month of Ramadan, the Heavens are opened to accept our supplications and prayers and Hell is Closed and satan is caged down there."

"I do not have friends, I do not need them but music. It has been a healer for me for a very long time. I love all genres of music and I appreciate a lot of artistes, both local and international. You will never catch me hating on another being."

"P.S so you know, a lot of single parent (male or female) do a great job providing for themselves and children than you who sits in a miserable, horrible, heartbreaking relationship. We are not to be defined by our relationship status! Your dedication, hardwork, persistence to your existence in this world should be your focus. Just because a lot of us don’t share our life story to the public does not mean we are not survivors. Face your life! Face your work! Be a great example to others! Be remembered more for the good and not bad."

"There is still some love out there even though people try to deny and say there is no more love, there is still love."

"I do not pay attention to negativity,if I dwell in that, I cannot move forward."

"I'm happy to see people shaking the tables. I'm happy to see people being fearless and finally knowing that their voices mean something and that they stand for something."

"I knew that to live a fulfilling life I had to live a purposeful life; a life of service."

"I am inspired by the likes of Steve Biko, Nelson Mandela, Princess Diana and those of their calibre. They understood fully what it means to be selfless and to stand for something."

"My life as an actor has been amazing because I have been getting jobs I never expected. I love what I do and I am good at it. I have yet to get to the point where I can say I make enough money, but people appreciate my acting skills and pay me."

"When it comes to relationships, I do not think it is right to disgrace oneself over one. For me, what will work will work and vice versa. I will never fight over a man whoever it is. It is better I walk out of the relationship than to embarrass myself over a man. If he can get to the point of letting me fight for him, then he is not worth it. It’s better to walk away than to fight and embarrass myself. I think it is very disgraceful to fight over a man."

"I can't deny that I have a pretty face and that has added to the things I have achieved so far but I have also worked really hard to get to where I am. Even as a beauty queen, one has to be very intelligent. One cannot wear the crown simply because one is pretty. One has to possess other outstanding qualities. I have worked really hard since I came into Nollywood in 2011 and I have been consistent. I am not just sitting pretty or using my beauty to create a path with no skill or brilliancy"

"My mum is a great woman. She is like a mother to many Hausa movie stars and she is the best thing that has happened to me. We are best of friends and there is nothing I don’t tell her about me."

"I also want to be able to work and earn enough to support my family and husband when I settle down. I am one of those who think the era of a woman being a liability to her husband is gone."

"It is not advisable to marry without dating. How do you explain his character or personality? I would rather marry a man who genuinely loves me; it is not just about paying my bride price but staying married for eternity is also very important."

"We are not doing our movies the way our Hollywood counterparts are doing their own. I don't think anything good can come out of our movies that takes less than a month to be shot. I am not in support of such unprofessional way of carrying guns and celebrating ritualism."

"I don’t think I have the moral upbringing to act nude. I’m a Christian and I respect my body as the temple of God. I can’t do it for any price"

"Experience is actually the best teacher; nobody really tells you the truth. You have to go through the experience to find out what others are suffering from."

"A house divided against itself cannot stand."

"I believe I have always been in the limelight. It’s just that modeling didn’t give me much publicity when I started out. But like I said, I got into the acting profession in 1997 and then, I guess, I didn’t have enough experience. The first two jobs I did were not rewarding at all, as one of the producers absconded with my fee. The second job was not encouraging to me, resulting in my taking a break for some time. When I came back, I did movies like, Married to a Witch, From Grace to Grass. And these movies, I would say, brought me into limelight in the acting."

"There’s one thing I’m praying to God to change about me and that’s what I don’t like about myself. I’m too trusting. I trust a lot and it backfires on me especially with women. People come to me and start lying and I don’t expect them to lie. I just trust people, I trust them with money and it backfires. I just have to change in that area to be on a safer side. Not as if I’m gullible but sometimes you miscalculate. It happens most when you’re dealing with people you already know. I do not want to mention names."

"Everything good needs maintenance otherwise, that’s the end. If you don’t maintain your skin and everything around you, they get spoilt easily. We have harsh weather here. For somebody like me with my natural fair skin, I have to maintain it."

"It’s not in my character to disappoint people especially the opposite sex. And again, it’s better for me to end a bad relationship rather than hanging on to it and regretting thereafter, or ending up in marriage and recording a broken home. I guess, these are ‘bad men’ that are not meant to come on board. If I disappoint them, I have no regrets whatsoever"

"Beautifully Coloured’ is a children’s picture book on kindness, diversity, inclusion, and positive affirmations which can help create more awareness about diversity and inclusion for younger children in elementary schools."

"Young people need to take a moment and reflect on the cost of their lives and the value they bring into the world, their communities, and humanity."

"I’ve learnt that you should never wait for people to help you to become successful."

"I am inspired by a lot of women who have come before me. I am inspired by people who had been told they couldn’t do something but pushed through and overcame it."

"New York City made me dream big, but Nigeria has given me a chance to actualise those dreams."

"I think it’s great to live your “best life,” but after all is said and done, your impact is what counts."

"It’s not a Nigerian issue, it’s global; we see that women have not been adequately represented in various fields across the board."

"A feminist is someone that simply wants something “better” for women, so I think everyone should be a feminist."

"I would say my most incredible years were when I lived in NYC, because I learned that anything is possible."

"Under our mission to give back, our three areas of focus are education, poverty eradication and empowerment."

"I'd be honest with every man or woman who wants to be successful."

"Seeing the IDPs malnourished and uncared for, especially the children, gave me sleepless nights. I really wanted to do something for them. Now, I am happy for making these donations to them through the Jewel Empowerment Foundation."

"No matter how little, please make sure you are a source of blessing an inspiration to someone around you"

"I have been so anxious to return to what gives me joy most. Giving back to fellow youths has been my hobby and the break cannot stop me from doing this."

"Children should be off the street, so that they can focus on education; unemployed youths/ parents should be trained on skills that would help to improve their standard of living"

"I have always believed that one of the biggest problems we have in Nigeria is having the wrong orientation, the wrong mindset towards life, which has aided corruption, high crime rate and an increase in unemployment. Our youths have misplacement of priority and most of them are lazy both in reasoning and creativity, they just want to get quick money. Self-discovery is a major key in accomplishing great things in life and through my NGO."

"But usually, early exposure to sex as a child affects one’s life when matured. Most times, ladies who are abused as a child, tend to stay off men completely or they are often being with men. It’s depends on the personality of the person."

"Do children dress to seduce? So, why are they usually victims of sexual abuse? And when I mean children, I mean both male and female, so it’s not about the ladies. Some insane people just use dressing as an excuse to execute their evil act. You must have been nursing the idea to do something before you eventually do it. So, I would advise we guide our minds diligently and make sure whatever we find ourselves doing should be things we are proud of and things that would promote Nigeria for good."

"My kind of man is the type that enjoys togetherness, very hardworking, loving, patient and understanding. I love freedom, especially freedom of expression. My kind of man would give me that liberty to say all and of course, he would trust me."

"Helping the younger generation brings joy to me because I’m just like every normal young person. I’m a person that discovered herself early in life. Thus, my NGO helps younger people to know what they want to do in life, to help them positively and being fulfilled doing it."

"Sexual harassment is everywhere. It’s in every sector. The only reason it is pronounced in the movie industry is because of the media"

"People forget that acting is all about assuming a character. We are in the make-belief industry and we have to be professional."

"Acting was always something I wanted to do, I remember playing a school teacher in a church play when I was young. I had so much fun doing that, so when the opportunity came up I took it."

"I think it is a good thing to laugh a lot, isn’t it?, I mean I’m a jolly good person, I find humour in things and I have no reservations laughing so there you have it. As I go older I would rather have wrinkles from laughing than from frowning."

"Regrets hold you back; you just have to forge forward"

"I am comfortable with who I am, good or bad, I accept myself for who and what I am and I wouldn’t change a thing. I was brought up to appreciate what God has done for me or what he has used people to do for me, I am just grateful to God the way I am."

"One passion that I have is helping young girls to be well-rounded individuals, helping them believe in themselves and their potentials while buttressing the points about the importance of the values that the family and educational system offer them. I work with girls to see that they are prepared for the future in which the world needs all of its citizens to be"

"As an actor, you are required to immerse yourself into a role, so much that you can’t afford to have any airs and graces.If I have to play a market woman for instance, I would have to portray such a role as naturally as possible. In doing this, I would have to let go of the ex-beauty queen or diva toga."

"I think if you know what you are looking for in a life partner, you will get it right in marriage. Some people discover this early in life while some others don’t. But, when you do, societal pressure won’t get to you. Some people get married at 18 and some at 60. With everyone running their own race in life, there is no need to compete with them.You have to be confident and with God by your side, you will remain on the right track."

"Always try to aim higher because I too have flaws. So don’t try to be like me, or just take the good parts of me and mimic that part and be better at that. I want to do better than my role models too."

"When you love someone, it is hard to fall out. You cannot fall in love today and fall out of love tomorrow. Love is strong. Before you tell somebody you love him, you have to be sure."

"A lot of young girls got pregnant at a young age just like me and they gave up. I just want to encourage them that this is not the end of the world; you can do so many things. It is never late to go back to school. Age is just a number, your child will grow up to love and appreciate you. Even if it is not school, learn how to do something, empower yourself."

"What on earth am I here for, what is His purpose for my life? Hopefully, I can fulfill it."

"Sometimes when you are blessed it’s only fair to help and bless others, some people call it paying forward, in my opinion anything to make the world a better place."

"It is a place that drives community conversations about the past, peace and reconciliation"

"It was my dream to win the coveted title. But I was not sure I could make it simply because I knew that the contest was very tight and each of us had the same aim,”"

"The hopes and aspirations of the Rwandan youth today and admired the work that FORA is involved in to make this a reality"

"The truth of the matter is that we are no longer together. Our journey ended. That is all I can say for now but I will write a book and give more details on the matter. I will inform you when the book is out ."

"I will not answer that question. I will pass"

"Don’t fall for anyone’s hype. Be honest with yourself and keep working."

"Experience is the best teacher and devotion to God will take you much farther than anyone will ever do."

"I’d just like to encourage everyone who is on their path to whatever they believe in to be steadfast, keep learning, be comfortable with the possibility of failing at it. That’s the only way you’ll dare to pursue anything."

"In all your efforts, crown it with prayer for the required discipline and favour."

"Your innocence will always defend you no matter how low you go."

"A couple weeks ago I officially joined the @rocnation management family! It’s been overwhelming to see your reaction to the news since I announced it two days ago and to see what this means to so many of you! All your messages really touched my heart. I’m excited for this new adventure, @kailynash my badass manager and I am soooo ready and excited to build the foundations of our wildest dreams. I feel unbelievably blessed to be where I am in my life right now and it’s all thanks to your support. Cheers to all of you to female energy and team work. Let’s goo."

"I have to sacrifice my privacy for a greater cause."

"In Africa, we are very spiritual: here, if you talk about God, it's considered an affront. Even Catholics are afraid to say they are. France and Belgium are among the few countries in Europe to have a discourse on the veil."

"I want to be an example of a Black woman who succeeded on her own, against all odds."

"If a film does well, other people want to work with you."

"Many people have the misconception that a pretty girl can only be a ‘vase’ in a film. I want people to consider me not just to be a film star, but someone who knows about acting."

"I have done all kinds of scripts, but I prefer working on dramas. They give me room to really act. Comedies are fun to work on, but I don’t get much satisfaction from them."

"Comedies are written for men, and the women just stand around. But I do like the audience reaction to comedies. When they laugh, I feel good. You don’t get that sort of pleasure from making dramas."

"I have nothing against commercial films, but if you’re in a movie, [and] you feel the script and everything else about it has no meaning – it’s just another production that the boss can add to his list – I don’t think you should do it."

"My first dream was to be a hairdresser, then a model."

"I’m very honest to my work, to myself and my audience. I never pretend I am something I am not. And when I play a part, I always give it as much as I can. That’s honesty too. I’m proud of being me."

"Well I don't think any two different people can be compared, because for me as you see on my list I've worked with so many different kinds of directors, that I never try to compare two people. I think they are individuals, and because of their upbringing and background they become the way they are and it also affects what they want to say in a movie, I think that's the interesting part, to see the differences in them."

"I mean for me, sometimes I can just picture things that I can't explain, and I think a snake just sort of wriggles along the way."

"No matter where I'm going, I feel like I'm leaving something behind. Every time I get on a plane, I cry. The flight attendants on Cathay Pacific must think I'm mad."

"You experience a lot more pain than normal people—your mom dies, your dad dies, your boyfriend chucks you, you live in the street, and you're really going through these emotions. You're trying to know what it feels like to watch a man die in front of you, as if you've really lived it. Once that division is gone, it gets blurry—you look back at a shoot and think, was I really that sad because in the film my boyfriend didn't like me—or was it something else, something real?"

"We were in Los Angeles. And we could go anywhere. No one had any idea who I was."

"I think I started to have thoughts to really want to be serious about my work when I was about twenty five and I just kind of started to look into that direction and moved into it. But it didn't seem as though it was going anywhere because, you know, films without action or comedy are rare to find in Hong Kong, especially if the main character is a woman. But along the way, I've had a few good breaks."

"Well first of all, in Hong Kong, I think they're still interested in the action films and I think in some ways in action films we still do it better than the Americans. I think that's the first interest that people have still on Hong Kong movies and, you know, the world is smaller now and it's time to open your eyes to other things."

"I have no regrets as an actress, even though I have been one for 15 years and don't think that all the films I've done are that good."

"I like the idea of writing and directing something. That would be my goal in life. But that would not be in the near future. I would have to write and direct at the same time because I don't think anyone could give me a script that I would want to direct."

"To be honest, I really think a lot of Hong Kong actors/actresses aren't interested in European movies."

"I used to be an actress. After being away from film sets for 12 years, I no longer deserve to be called an actress!"

"Yet “Maggie” (as her fans affectionately call her) stands out against western clichés about Chinese actresses. No Orientalist fantasy, she is a modern Hong Kong woman, a complex mirror image of post-colonial dilemmas: displacement, racist misrepresentation and partial loss of cultural identity (she speaks English better than she can read Chinese characters). Unlike such mainland stars as Gong Li and Siqin Gaowa, she has never formally trained as an actress and her acting depends more on emotion than technique."

"At that time, she didn’t have much ambition for her acting career, because of the kind of roles she was offered. I noticed that, if given a lot of dialogue, she would become very nervous; then I cut most of her lines, so she could concentrate on her body language, which is something she was very good at."

"I too, have finally found the strength and courage to speak out and seek justice In 2014, I was sexually assaulted and raped by Mongezi “TollAssMo” Mahlangu while working on a television production in Paarl, Western Cape. For numerous reasons, I did not open a case at the time and only shared this experience with one of the other participants on the show"

"For those who have been asking how they may assist financially, I am making final arrangements with my Attorneys to assist me setting up an ideal vehicle to receive your contributions to cover legal costs and also assist those who are in a position similar to mine. I appreciate all the outpouring of support since the story broke it into the news. Your support is not only for me, but the many other silenced survivors who await their day to find their voice to seek justice. The days of silence are over"

"In the past two month’s I have been served with letters from his attorneys to remove my tweets. A protection order was then applied for against me along with an interim order demanding that I delete my tweets and effectively attempting to silence me just after I found my voice to speak about my experiences. This culminated in an arrest warrant being issued against me and my subsequent imprisonment"

"I spoke to her with faith that she would fight through this. I thought she would pull through. I said a prayer with her. I begged her. I pleaded with her to not leave because I still need her. I don't want to imagine life without her. I am because of her. My world doesn't make sense without my mother. I said those words to her"

"I felt my mother going and the pain in her body leaving. When I got to the hospital, the numbness, pins and needles left"

"She fought like a trooper. She tried her best, but in the end she was really tired of fighting. My mother fought throughout her life. What pains me the most is she never got that break. She was always fighting through life, working through life. Always doing something for other people ... She gave and got nothing in return"

"For many years, I have been battling to find the courage and support to speak up against a number of acts of violence which have happened to me"

"I am a Woman. I have dreams and ambitions. I have goals and aspirations. I have a PLAN for my life and the only thing that can stop me 2019/03/29"

"No, I am not because I have nothing to hide. Sometimes you don’t really call for the attention you get"

"I think when you leave an open life where there is really no big secret or big scandal that you are afraid will be exposed to the public and will destroy your image, I think you can sleep easier at night"

"I can’t think of anything I’ve done or has happened to me that would embarrass me if it comes out to the public."

"The worst scandal that could come out is if someone doesn’t like my acting and goes ahead and starts trashing me on TV. I think that is the worst thing that can happen to me."

"I am not angry. I am just a no nonsense person. You don’t bring nonsense my way and expect me to smile"

"I believe in love, but I don’t believe that everybody gets to experience true love. I just think not everybody is fortunate enough to experience true love."

"It all comes back to the reason why we are in the industry. If you know why you are here, it makes it easy for you to avoid all these ridiculous offers. I am not desperate"

"I like to separate my personal life from business. This is work. Everybody should come here, be professional, be ready to work and be done with it"

"I am willing to take acting as far as it would take me."

"If I didn’t have the motivation and support I am getting from them at the moment, I don’t think I would have gotten this far with what I’m doing"

"All I know is that you don’t have to do any wrong to be hated; everybody must not like you."

"The truth about life is that if people don’t hate or criticise you, it shows that you are not important. You must be important for people to hate you and try to run you down."

"The more people hate you, the more you will progress if you are nice."

"It is good to be patient because not all that glitters is gold. My marriage has been a success because I practiced patience."

"I advice every career woman to set their priorities right and always remember that a woman is meant to support her husband."

"Stay in a state of love. Remember that once you achieve this state of love, nothing nor anyone can pull more energy from you than you can replace. The energy flowing out of you creates a current that pulls energy into you at the same rate. You can never run out."

"I really love this city."

"I grew up here and I wanted my son to experience growing up here just like I did. But now we’re moving again because the fashion world never stops, and things are opening up."

"Don’t give motivational talks if you live off men."

"Not every woman wants to be kept by a man, majority wants to add value to their partners’ lives."

""Until you put on those big girl pants, just crawl back into trophy and borrowed life and let hardworking people breathe and appreciate their self-made lives.”""

"I was told I won't amount to anything."

"No tears, No Pain No gain. Just Do It."

"Be careful who you idolise."

"Stage requires discipline, very challenging because you don’t have a second take, there is no rewind and let me take it again and so, what you give at that time is what the people are going to get, it is important you make your decision for stage like in fraction of a second, you have to decide how you want to deliver that role within a fraction of a second, and once it’s done you can’t take it back, it helps you to focus."

"Simplicity is what makes you stay away from trouble, when you keep everything simple it makes whatever comes back at you simple."

"In the way the world is going — not even Nigeria or Africa, the world now — you need streams of income, multiple sources of income. You need to develop yourself."

"Self-positivity is accepting yourself for what you are."

"I don’t believe that looks matter (as an important trait in acting). One’s look can be a plus, but there are different characters (in a movie). It’s not always about looking good in front of the camera. One has to be able to strip oneself of all that. Also, one has to be versatile and be able to let go of the glam, and get down dirty and get into characters,"

"let’s understand that Autism is not a disease so the issue of a cure is not even on the table. It is a condition."

"It’s the easiest and quickest way for me to express myself and I try to do that as much as possible."

"I have felt absolutely devastated but the beauty of it is being able to pick one’s self up and get right back into the ring."

"Be very bold, confident, and go for whatever it is you want, because when you start out it may seem very daunting and it may feel small in this big world but that is not the case."

"be true to yourself and stay true to who you were when you started."

"Let’s start being kind to one another, because only when we join hands will the world become a better place for the both of us."

"I am an example of a woman who was destined to be just a beauty, queen, but through Sam Nujoma’s guidance I was able to contribute to the upliftment of underserved communities and education for children throughout Namibia since 1992."

"When we brought the Miss Universe pageant to Namibia in 1995 as the host country, we were able to raise tourism interest and investment in Namibia, which hugely boosted the economy."

"We were able to do through a very generous donation by Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt when they had baby Shiloh in Namibia in 2005. Nujoma also opened the Michelle McLean Primary School at Otjimuise in Windhoek in 2000, with the help of the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture, supporting over 1 300 pupils every year."

"This project encouraged hundreds of students to attend schools in these remote areas."

"I attempted suicide two months ago today. And I just want to say, that I’m in a much better place. And no one had to know that – but it’s good to get it out of my chest. I feel well enough to. Especially today. I am thankful for life."

"Hey guys, I’ve announced what happened to me, I guess things could be happening in your life, too, but I’m still learning. I need to manoeuvre around this thing I went through, so I don’t know how to help you but here’s some suggestions: therapy and self-acceptance"

"Before, it was like, mental health is important, but now, it is the most important thing. Where you’re at mentally is the most important foundation."

"I’ve learnt my worst sides, my best sides, my greatest sides… As soon as I discovered how far I can go with all three, it was about self-control: learn how to be within yourself and comfortable enough to control how far you take things"

"Aweng Ade-Chuol: Life, Love & Lows,Written By: HANNAH NATHANSON"

"You know what? There’s so many more things to life than stressing out because the world just seems to have stopped."

"Sometimes I just want to shout at everyone: ‘Look at me, I’m not just a scar, I’m a human."

"I know I’m different, I know my facial features are different, but to me that’s beauty"

"I was the only African female in my entire school. I began to think I must be ugly. I didn’t look like the next person. The next person didn’t look like me"

"My goal in life is to be the first female President of South Sudan"

"It's time for millennials to take over. Now, not in 10 years time. It's messy right now, imagine in 10 years time."

"The more vocal I am, the more I become known as more than just a model, more than just a scar, more than having a 36-year-old mother or 12 siblings"

"I see myself as someone I wish I saw when I was younger. As someone who has grown a lot and who grows everyday. I am my own hero."

"It's been a war, but we've battled it together"

"it's like if you can be stuck with someone for three months every single hour, then you're unstoppable."

"I can't save the whole world"

"When you see yourself be brutalized so much, you become detached to the optimism behind life"

"The world needs me, but guess who needs me more? Myself"

"I felt as if I was failing my people, but I'm 21. I'm still learning to walk; I'm still learning to crawl; I'm still learning life. Why do I feel so guilty for living, you know"

"Because of war I moved all my life"

"I guess Kansas City was the first home for me; the first city we could make a home. Before that, we were in a camp. We moved from South Sudan to Uganda, stayed in a refugee camp there, and then came to the US afterwards"

"I didn’t know ANYTHING about modeling. It took me so long to ACCEPT that I am a model. I didn’t think I was made for it. It took TIME to work on that"

"GIVENCHY was the show that helped everyone RECOGNIZE me. Riccardo Tisci was really nice. He didn’t speak much, but there was a CONNECTION"

"Sometimes you only need a minute in front of someone and, in that minute, surprisingly a lot happened"

"We have our own country now – that’s a first step. It’s still not the best, starting from scratch, but it’s a home for everyone. I just pray that the violence completely stops"

"Born To Stand Out,19 Oct '18,Porter"

"create their own rules of diversity"

"For me, it’s more than just a product, it’s the idea behind the product"

"There are so many types of beauty that all deserve to be celebrated"

"There are still people who make comments occasionally, but they’re in the minority"

"Most of the response has been and is hugely positive. For those who feel the need to be bullies, I ignore them. Negative energy is wasteful"

"I would tell her to be more patient, and spend less energy on bullies, although it is very hard keep in mind that they just want to glow like you"

"Look at your skin. Look at your teeth and your smile. You are beautiful."

"I Want to Show Girls It’s Not Bad to Be Dark—Different Is Beautiful"

"Where I grew up, we had light skinned models, but not dark. Every time I would talk about being a model with my friends, they would start laughing out loud"

"I was so ashamed of it that I would spend hours in the shower crying and trying to wash my skin off"

"Self-love is not something that you get in one day or two days. It’s an ongoing process and I go through it every day."

"I really want to be an inspiration for young girls,” she said. “I don’t want anybody to feel the way I felt when I was younger"

"People can be cruel, so you can either be cruel back, or you can be positive. That's what I choose. Or at least I try to! Because I think we, as human beings right now, are having a hard time. So to lighten the mood. I try to post positive messages, instead of negative things and hatred."

"Change is coming"

"because I really want it, the acting thing. Just have to push"

"The lack of racial diversity is a prevalent issue in modelling but I try to ignore it. If you talk about it and try to make it an issue, then it's still going to be there"

"I don't put money above happiness but it is important because it provides security, and part of the reason I am working so hard right now is to make money. I'm proud to be a 20-year-old who is financially secure"

"I think a lot of people my age don't see the racism, and if we can just carry on trying to do better for ourselves, then I think it will be fine."

"One day, my mother said we were going to the cinema. And I found myself the victim of a horror movie, an unimaginable trauma that I had never managed to talk about, until I found love and wrote In My Flesh"

"I embodied the most arrogant and admired kind of femininity, I who was supposed to be diminished"

"Let's draw attention to the religious, medical, psychological and social realities of this ancestral practice"

"I was inflicted – with no anaesthetic, of course – this very private and irreversible mutilation in the name of ancestral custom"

"I was dragged away by the old hag in a plane whose doors closed behind me like those of a safe: or a tomb. After my mutilation, this kidnapping was for me a second death"

"As I had grown into a young woman she says, I could no longer bear the authority of the very one who did not protect me. I had only one desire: to go away, from my mother, my family, my country"

"As I am reaching the halfway mark in my life she says, I am full of projects and hope to bring them to fruition in my land of birth. Africa is looking forward... but for the time being, serenely, I cherish the pleasure to be back home, looking at the silvery sea like Ulysses after his long, eventful journey home"

"I arrived in France at the age of 10, with my mother and my little brother. She had divorced my father. She wanted to leave Algeria to join my grandmother here. We had a lot of family problems, we didn't have a house, we didn't know where we were going to live."

"I was already behind because I didn't speak French and I was constantly changing schools. Once we had a more stable situation, I couldn't keep up anymore, I couldn't catch up. It was a shock for me because in Algeria, I was always top of the class and, suddenly, I found myself last. And all my dreams, everything I wanted to do since I was little, I knew it was no longer going to be possible. I had to find another solution."

"I was young and I wanted to have sex. I didn't want to remain a virgin. And then I thought: what options do I have? All the girls my age had a boyfriend, they were in love for a month, then they were sad, then they changed (...) I knew it was just going to be a waste of time, that it wasn't going to get me anywhere. I thought: I might as well have sex and earn something in return. I found it more exciting. And I didn't like men my age at all, I didn't find them interesting."

"I started going out and meeting women who took me with them. I followed them a little, I saw what they said, what they did... I felt a bit like a grown-up."

"Since I was a little girl, I've had this passion for fashion and for what makes women look beautiful."

"I'm very proud of what I've achieved so far ... I'm concentrating on my brand for the time being, but I've got so many other dreams, and I'm constantly brimming with ideas."

"I'm still the same person that I used to be, with the same passions and the same dreams. The only difference is that I've become a media target,"

"The George Floyd incident was a perfect storm — for the world to see and understand that these changes have to be made."

"Without George Floyd we wouldn’t have seen all the rest that’s happened over the past few months, or understood what’s at the root of parts of America."

"It’s an issue that’s touched the whole world, with protests everywhere, wherever there are people of colour."

"I had just moved back to Trinidad, so I did it for promotion. I hadn’t been there for some years and wanted people to know who I was. I went into a local pageant without any expectations."

"Only when we got there did I realize that I was really in a competition."

"I’d never even been on a stage before. Seeing the competitive spirit around beauty was very interesting."

"Except we never saw a black contestant on the cover."

"We weren’t seeing ourselves in the papers at all. We figured we were there just to make up the numbers"

"I had never before in my life felt second place or second class, so that was all new to me."

"A person of colour was not a typical beauty."

"It was a hostile industry, but over the years I think I earned their respect."

"may help young people coming up have a sense of our history."

"There are so many pre-conceived notions of what '60' is first and foremost 'old'."

"Retirement has traditionally been tied to the 60s and that image hangs over it, but it just doesn't fit."

"looks."One of the things I'm thankful for is that I have all my original body parts."

"No fillers, no replacements, no substitutes."This seems miraculous in a world she recognises as revolving around instant beauty at all costs."

"costs."Everything is Hollywood. Everything is instant. Everyone strives for perfection the perfect look."

"In the quest for perfection the line keeps moving."

"Responsibility dictates behaviour and winning never dictated how I lived my life."

"The comparison with Naomi Campbell makes me happy because she is beautiful, but I think that this element has not influenced my success, because before coming to Italy I traveled all over the world making a career as a model. Once I arrived here I was already known and I didn't need anything else except my competence and determination."

"Fashion means so many things to me. Nowadays it has become a very important thing in people's lives. With it each of us can express our own lifestyle and personality."

"Sicily is a land that I adore, every time I have found wonderful and welcoming people. It is a land that has kept its culture and its sun intact, so as an African I find myself totally in this immense heat."

"Growing up in the Sahel, I witnessed the land degradation caused by a changing climate, and saw how women and girls were disproportionately suffering the consequences"

"I quickly realized you cannot dissociate women and girls’ rights from climate change activism"

"Art—be it music, films or paintings—is a powerful tool to unite people and create global movements"

"I have used my music to support initiatives such as the Great Green Wall, and it has proved very effective"

"Keep going women and girls.Stand up for yourself.You have earned the right to own and to work,the right to be independent and make your own"

"You have the right to Education and the right to equality."

"Women and girls this is the time to seize your power"

"For me, use your voice. If you have a talent, you have a gift, you have a purpose and a ‘why’ - use it"

"It's a vehicle to share messages, it's a vehicle for change"

"Anybody can do something, anybody can take action. And every action is important"

"I believe in solution-driven projects. I believe in grassroots projects, I believe in people taking action. If you don't know anything about it there is internet today, you can find a community of people who are interested in the same topics"

"I am committed to maintaining my reputation and professional standing, and I refuse to allow unfounded accusations from one individuals to undermine my hard work and achievement."

"I am very excited for this nomination. Actually, this is my third international nomination to this day. And to be recognized by two different organizations in the past two years is very encouraging and helps in reassuring me that I am on the right track."

"I think it is great that I am nominated but until I achieve an actual win on the international scene and bring it home, I do not really think it carries as much weight."

"That said, I do believe it is a great exposure for my brand/name/music to those people around the globe that do not know Zani Challe."