My appearance gave me access to a particular kind of world and I'm really grateful for it.

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

I think protecting your family and giving to them is so important. It’s the most important achievement.

I missed quite a lot of school because I was working from the age of 11.

Sometimes I just need to switch off.

When you become a mother, you think less about yourself and care more about the world.

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