The best part of work is always working with people and getting to know them and having the sense that you're not actually working.

The big contracts go to the girls who are healthy - they need to have a sparkle in their eyes and you can't fake that if you're unhealthy.

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

Before I left Russia in 1999, I was living in a very poor factory town with my family and friends, and nothing was ever going to change.

When I remember my life in Russia it is in totally dark colours.

After pregnancy, the important thing is rebuilding your back muscles.

If you never know hardship, you can't really support people around you.