Everyone has a past, and the downside to my life is that the past gets dragged up.

I don't need anyone to look after me financially and, while it's hard to trust that a man loves you for the right reasons, you have to take a leap of faith.

Before mobile phones, I used to call my parents from a phone box and reverse the charges.

My sister would say I'm a feeder because I like cooking for people.

My father started with nothing and is a self-made man. No matter what I do with my life, I can never match his accomplishments.

It's always harder to be the one who's left behind than the one who leaves.

Courage is ignoring your fear.