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“Remember that, ultimately, it is your differences that make you who you are and distinguish you from the bland and humdrum, and without your differences you can never hope to truly be special.”
“Come rain or shine you look out onto your garden every single day, so it's important and uplifting to have it done properly.”
“I'm really playful with eyeshadows and love to experiment with colour.”
“Excessive eating and lack of exercise are to blame for weight gain, not carbohydrates.”
“My parents worked really hard - my mum was a cleaner and my dad a joiner - so holidays were rare for us.”
“My skincare regime in the evening really helps me relax, unwind and get ready for a decent night's kip.”
“On days when I must wear a full face of makeup I'm always careful to take it all off at night!”
“I am the sort of person who, if there is karaoke somewhere in the area, I am that person who is like, 'Let's go to the karaoke club,' it's not necessarily something I plan to do.”
“Being by the sea is a balm for the soul.”
“I tried to fit in by ironing my hair and gelling down the front bits.”
“There's always a way where we knock ourselves back down. It's the culture that we've been born into.”
“Mum was bold and brave and knew herself. She'd pick me up from school dressed in colourful Nigerian fabrics, and even though I'd be like, please just wear jeans, I admired her for it.”
“Running a marathon is appealing to runners for many reasons. It's epic! A real test for your mind and body and a challenge that truly fills you with complete elation when you cross the finish line. But it is in no way a trivial undertaking.”
“My parents have a very unconventional arrangement but they are still together and married, my dad lives in London and my mum lives in Blackburn. So they have these honeymoon periods every few months and it's just jokes.”
“My mum used to take me and my younger sister to work with her. She said: 'You don't want to be a cleaner like me.' We worked as cleaners before we went to uni to save up money so we always had a strong work ethic.”
“When I spoke to pupils at Sydenham School in London, I was shocked and saddened to hear some of the teenage girls say they felt pursuing a career in television was not even worth the effort as a Black woman.”
“When it comes to skincare, I keep it really simple in the morning. I wash, moisturise and go.”
“One of the great things about running is that you don't need fancy clothing or expensive equipment to get started. All you need is a good pair of trainers that are right for you, usually with good grip on the sole and one's that are comfortable for you to wear.”
“Pilates is great for stretching and building core strength, which is vital when it comes to getting the most out of your runs.”
“My skin issues started with dry flaky skin as a child. It was a sucker punch to my confidence.”