"I want to walk into a room, be it a hospital for the dying or a council estate, and feel that I am needed."

"They say it’s better to be poor and happy than rich and miserable, but what about something in between?"

"I will fight for my children, and I will fight for my husband, and I will fight for myself."

"I'm not afraid to be sad. I think it's important to acknowledge your feelings."

"I think I'm a strong person, but I'm also very sensitive."