Women in Africa, generally a lot needs to be done for women. Women are not being educated, not only in Angola but my trip to Nigeria, one point I would make over and over again was that women need to be educated too.

I took a long period off to be a mom.

Women in Africa, generally a lot needs to be done for women. Women are not being educated, not only in Angola but my trip to Nigeria, one point I would make over and over again was that women need to be educated too.

Find things that shine and move toward them.

My father always told me I should be a writer, and I found I loved writing my autobiography; writing is such an interesting process.

I found real fulfillment through my children and through adopting special needs kids.

I want a big career, a big man, and a big life. You have to think big - that's the only way to get it... I just couldn't stand being anonymous.