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Teaching was the most pleasant thing I did.

My life as a child did not prepare me for the fact that the world is full of cruel and bitter things.

My parents were really nice to me.

For my father, being kind was natural... I have to really work at it. I love competing and winning, conquest - not words you usually associate with kindness.

I didn't have a good childhood because I never could get along with other kids. I was the child that sat in the corner eating lunch by herself.

From my father, I learnt kindness and how to talk straight.

I was something of a problem kid. I was emotional, wild, rebellious at school. I'm very touched by kids who don't have advantages; they are much more interesting than kids who have everything. They have a lot of passion and emotion, such a strong will.