My mum, who comes from Goa, wanted us to develop our minds when we were kids, so she used to turn the electricity off at weekends so we couldn't sit watching the telly. — Laila Rouass Copy Share Image
My mother's incredibly independent and she brought us up to be the same. She had five daughters and two sons and only allowed one mirror in the house because she didn't want us to be obsessed with our looks or… — Laila Rouass Copy Share Image
For modeling, you have to be photogenic, but to be a VJ, you actually project your whole personality. — Laila Rouass Copy Share Image
You want to be the best at your career, you want to be the best mum, a great wife and all of that. Most… — Laila Rouass Copy Share Image
I like to have things around me that I love. However, I'm not a hoarder and get rid of everything I don't need. — Laila Rouass Copy Share Image
I grew up with strong women around me. My grandmother came to this country not able to speak the language, on her own with… — Laila Rouass Copy Share Image
My father is Moroccan and I have fond childhood memories of holidays there. — Laila Rouass Copy Share Image
Mohammed Ali. He's much more than a boxer. He's also a passionate idealist who fought for his people. I respect him - and, of… — Laila Rouass Copy Share Image
I believe that a university education should be free as it is unfair on people who cannot afford to pay for it. — Laila Rouass Copy Share Image
I've got a varied taste in films. I love a good horror movie - the first few 'Saw' films for example - but I… — Laila Rouass Copy Share Image
I'm half Moroccan and half Indian so I have quite an adventurous taste in food. — Laila Rouass Copy Share Image