I am hoping to be able to lend my support to a Sickle Cell charity in the near future, as I want to try and help raise money and awareness about this disease.

I'm a compulsive sneaker collector, mostly limited edition.

I go to castings and see several black and Asian girls, then I get to the show and look around there's just me and maybe one other coloured face.

London's not a white city. So why should our catwalks be so white?

I am not big on jewelry, but I do love hats as an accessory, specifically snap backs and beanies.

I don't have a favourite designer because I feel every designer offers something different and special, but I do really like Alexander Wang, Burberry, Stella McCartney and Balmain.

Happiness is making your dreams come true.

The unconditional love for you child, it's truly amazing.

I mean, I suppose when I'm in London, I'm home so I'm more comfortable.

When I go back into education, I'm going to do business studies.

I'm a mum. Cooking is something I have to do. It's something I like to do.

When you hear the haunting melody of guilt and shame, drown it out with God's song of forgiveness and love.

By giving away with kindness, you get it back with greatness.

All you need to build a house, Is blood and bricks and plaster.

Each time you teach, you learn something else you needed to know.

Don't give up your power.

I'd rather be lonely than happy with somebody else.

Love life seems to be that factor which requires the largest quantity of magical tinkering.

No one will ever follow you down the street if you're carrying a banner that says, "Onward toward mediocrity."

One thing I've learned from 35 years in the classroom is that people learn best when they are laughing, when they are emotionally hit, that it's both the brain and the heart.

Though there are lessons that can be learned about becoming a great leader, most exist inherently in the bellies of those who lead.