I was a bit of a rebel.

My mother left me for seven years in an orphanage.

Like most ghetto kids I knew it was important to be 'somebody' so I became a good soccer player, because excelling at a sport seemed to make you special.

Hairdressing in general hasn't been given the kudos it deserves. It's not recognised by enough people as a worthy craft.

My mother had a premonition and she felt that hairdressing would be very very good for me.

You must always do what you feel is right.

Mary Quant is my favourite fashion designer.