Growing up watching the Premier League, the person with the most presence was Gilberto Silva. He was everywhere in Brazil. His matches were always televised. He was the main figure I was following in the Premier League.

I thought about the problems I had growing up: how I prioritised football over school, but people were telling me I wouldn't make it, that it wasn't possible. The thing is, I did make it, thanks to my own will and determination and the help of some people I had around me in my hometown.

I want to evolve and improve as a professional.

When it comes to understanding how to talk in English about football, I always watch 'Match of the Day.'

The art of life is to live in the present moment, and to make that moment as perfect as we can by the realization that we are the instruments and expression of God Himself.

My mama told me in college, 'I love you, and you're God's child, but natural beauty will only take you so far.'

What we, as African Americans, stood on was our faith.

Whatever religion or wisdom, spirituality and values are important to me and to the business.