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

Writing down goals makes you think of what is achievable. It really makes you reflect on what you are today.

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

If you are ambitious you can have a moment of glory but it will most likely be temporary. But talent always finds its way out.

I live a very different life now, with incredible privileges, but looking back I realise that growing up in Russia gave me tools that other people don't necessarily have - such as the will to push that bit further, to make things happen, to succeed.

When I was a teenager, I remember I wanted to put so much makeup on - it was just a natural thing over there. Why they do it, I guess, is because historically, there were twice as many women as there were men after the World War II.

I completely admire my mother for raising a child with cerebral palsy at home.