Nicole Seah

“I think community service on its own is very simple, it's a lot less complicated than having a political affiliation to it, which I fully understand.”

“A lot of people have the expectation that politicians shouldn't just disappear into the woodwork even if they didn't win the election.”

“The president needs to be a figure that unites Singaporeans. In order to do that, he needs to be someone who not only understands the viewpoints held by the establishment, but those held by the other more divergent sectors of society.”

“Politics wasn't actively discussed in my household. I only knew that my parents had always supported the opposition.”

“Technically I don't play sports because I have two left feet and I cannot coordinate and my motor skills are a bit 'out of whack.'”

“I was a mediocre B-average student throughout my school years.”

“I know now that much of the pressure that resulted in my breakdown was self-imposed. I didn't let myself enjoy the opportunities I was given, choosing instead to doubt myself.”

“I started in politics as a fresh graduate wanting to make a difference, by bringing more political awareness and interest to young people.”

“If I want to be brave enough to stand up and make my opinions count, I will have to take the punches and roll with it.”

“I just want to say that I want to endorse Tan Jee Say for President because I think he really has what it takes.”

“In a democracy, you have the right to say what you want, but don't forget about equality: are you putting someone else down by saying it?”

“I hope that people who might speak out respectfully and out of concern would not get mobbed or bullied for their differing views.”

“I was drawn to the ethos of WP, which believes in building a strong and reasonable opposition that contributes to our political landscape in Singapore in a constructive manner. It's a party that does not oppose for the sake of opposing.”

“Politics is not about a certain type or breed of people. It is a representation of the different voices we have in society.”