All Quotes

"I fell in love with it and to fall in love with such a craft, I think on African soil is so special because it just basically means I was learning mostly African stories, African ways of thinking, social issues within my own local community, within southern Africa and Africa as a whole and that was very special to me"

"I’m in a space of transition, it has opened so many doors for me, and it’s more about how I take on those opportunities that are coming my way"

"in terms of representation, definitely there is a bit of progress in terms of inclusivity"

"in Africa there is still more room for major improvement, but there are opportunities now for women to take up space"

"For us to tell authentic stories about women, sometimes we need those perspectives to be from women themselves."

"To tell stories that shape our perceptions and image as Africans, who we are as people, stories that inspire us to be better and who we’re meant to be. That’s what I’m looking forward to"

"Don’t be afraid to dream big"

"you have to believe in yourself and to believe in your dream and you have to work hard"

"It’s unfortunate that black women sometimes have to work five times as hard but that is the portion that we have been given. So, we do it with grace and excellence until the battle is won"

"I would like to encourage all the women out there to continue to discover who they are"

"don’t forget to take time to take care of yourself, to discover who you are, what you want in life and to live life to the fullest."

"I believe outstanding actors have an innate ability to act, however there’s always a need to harness what you’re born with"

"My relationship with God is an important part of who I am"

"There are so many Zimbabwean stories that remain untold"

"There are Zimbabweans, locally and in the diaspora, doing inspirational work. They deserve to have their stories told by us"

"Ultimately what we need are stories that will shape who we are today and who we are becoming"

"there often is a lack of information and practical advice for artists in the sector"

"the vision is to see a functioning creative economy in Zimbabwe"

"Growth comes with its challenges and if you’re determined to remain an authentic, loving and giving person you do need to protect your inner space from opportunists and ill-intentioned people"

"One thing I value now more than ever is my privacy"

"What drives my passion for creative arts is my belief that through arts, we can help people to imagine the future."

"I believe it’s important for these stories to not just be told, but celebrated"

"But love is a universal theme, as is pursuing your dreams and overcoming life’s struggles"

"When you do something for the first time, and you get good feedback, it’s like, ‘Yes! I took a risk with this and it’s working!’ The validation has been amazing"

"Building a life in your own home country is important – it gives you a sense of belonging, helps you feel connected with your own people"

"[on making Only Angels Have Wings (1939)] I loved sinking my head into Cary Grant's chest."

"[on director George Stevens] George Stevens started out as a cameraman with Laurel and Hardy, and he learned so many wonderful tricks, like having us walk forward while looking backward and then bumping into something. George was a darling man, so great with comedy. It's too bad he got serious."

"[In 1940] Those two and a half years on Broadway were the happiest years of my life. I loved the stage. I think every girl who wants to become an actress should put in some years on the stage."

"[About her first marriage] There was nothing tragic about it - it was a case of willfulness."

"I wanted to become a really accomplished actress, but I didn't know how to act, and had no chance to learn. In those days the studios didn't have coaches or drama schools and it was almost impossible to get on the sets to watch the older players. I finally decided there was only one thing to do: go back to New York and try to get into some plays there."

"[About her early career] I was all right in long shots, but when it came to close-ups, sustained emotion was beyond me. I knew nothing about acting and often wondered why I had not continued with my plan to become a teacher of modern languages."

"[While she was a model] Someone in the studio noticed me sitting in the background. They asked me whether I would pose for girls' hats, and with some diffidence I consented. My first posing was terribly self-conscious. The photographer liked my type, and employed me steadily that summer. I got $5 an hour and sometimes had five or six sittings in a day."

"You must be true to yourself. Strong enough to be true to yourself. Brave enough to be strong enough to be true to yourself. Wise enough to be brave enough, to be strong enough to shape yourself from what you actually are.”"

"So often I have said in the past, when a war is over, the statesmen should not go into conference one with another, but should turn their attention to the infant rooms, since it is from there that comes peace or war.”"

"the more violent the boy, the more I see that he creates, and when he kicks the others with his big boots, treads on fingers on the mat, hits another over the head with a piece of wood or throws a stone, I put clay in his hands, or chalk. He can create bombs if he likes or draw my house in flame, but it is the creative vent that is widening all the time and the destructive one atrophying, however much it may look to the contrary. And anyway I have always been more afraid of the weapon unspoken than of the one on the blackboard"

"I’ve always taught myself to look for the beauty in it, to look for the beauty in the faces of the children, and to be grateful. I would bring this aspect as a Miss Universe to see situations with a silver lining, and to assess where I could give something, where I could provide something as a spokesperson. If I could teach also people to be grateful, we could have an amazing world where negativity could not grow and foster, and children would have a smile on their face."

"I think first of all, it takes bravery. To be a Miss World is to carry a burning torch. It is like action carried out by one to illuminate the lives of many. And I would dedicate my whole self, my love for the arts, and my voice to trying to uplift, empower, and educate people. And it would be my greatest honor and duty to hold this torch high enough so that all the world could feel and see its light."

"I have to try it first i have to try my vision first sometimes it works out sometimes it doesn't but i'd rather stay true to my vision and then explore others and learn that way than never listening to what i want"

"I think it would be really sad if we were to reach that point one because i feel like when you reach a certain age you will have an appreciation for what tagalog is the poetry of it the history of it how it's represented in our culture whereas if you were to take that out who else will pioneer our language for the next generation."

"if i'm rewarded for the effort and my performance then i'll be happy"

"Creativity, craftsmanship, intricate detail and vibrant colour. 🇵🇭 The Bagobo Tagabawa of Mindanao create intricate traditional garments woven from abaca and adorned with vibrant beadwork called pangulabe. Women wear beaded blouses (umpak ka bayi) and tubular skirts (sun’od), while men wear jackets (umpak ka mama), trousers (saro-ar), and headcloths (tangkulo). Each piece, taking up to two months to complete, features patterns inspired by dreams, nature, and epic tales — crocodiles, birds, flowers, and Mt. Apo — symbolizing the tribe’s deep connection to spirit (Manaman), people (Manobo), and land (Tana)."

"Sana she remembers why she’s there (I hope she remembers why she's there), what her core is, whether that be to go after a dream or to support her community or to make her family proud, just hold on to that."

"Celebrating the strength of the global cleft community and raising awareness for every child still waiting for care and those on their cleft journey."

"Loved the experience of learning about the art of Turkish Rug making. We were able to experience how the raw materials such as silk is spun, dyed and woven on these looms."

"I’m very, very happy because I’m such a colorful person!"

"I was thinking, what were really the pieces that add value to me, that I really use? That I feel like have a purpose, hindi lang s’ya pretty pero functional din s’ya (not just pretty but also functional). That’s how I thought of it."

"(My house is) very colorful! My taste is bold and eclectic. So I have a lot of different colors and mostly locally produced and sourced furniture."

"The Mayon is very significant to me. And even to my mother, so to have a piece that reflects my vibrancy and the curves, the shape of the lava there, is really special to me as well,"

"Kaya may bookshelf ako kasi (The reason why I have a bookshelf is) I love bookshelves, you can make it even for even your dining ware… Or you can make it your books, your plants, you can make it anything you really want. Each piece sana can be seen in anyone’s home, no matter what work they have or what their aesthetic is. I feel like the pieces can find a place there."

"It seems fitting to celebrate and reflect on my fifth year anniversary as I stand now on the cusp of a whole new chapter,""