We all have our own purpose in life and I feel very strongly that I have a bigger purpose than giving to just my immediate family and friends.

I learnt early to have little expectation so I protected myself from ever feeling greatly disappointed.

I wear fragrance when I feel that just makeup is not enough. I'm not someone who uses it daily, but when I do, I feel so proud that I remembered and almost like I treated myself because I work really hard.

My childhood gave me resilience - and there's little that can surprise me in life.

Sometimes I just need to switch off.

Because of my childhood where I was constantly by myself, I always feel lonely. I have a lot of people that I absolutely love and I know love me but I can't get rid of that feeling of loneliness no matter who I'm with - even with my children.

Russian women are very friendly with makeup, almost too friendly sometimes.