Childhood Quote by Lenora Crichlow

I always wanted to meet Nelson Mandela, and I have friends who knew him, but I didn't get to meet Mandela. I always thought…

— Steve Wynn

It was deeply important for me to understand where Mandela came from. Because we know where he was going, and that's a famous story,…

— Idris Elba

I was obsessed with Nelson Mandela. I had big posters of him in my bedroom and he became my proxy father figure. He was…

— David Lammy

I met Nelson Mandela, and I really didn't know what to say. It was years ago at a benefit. I was just in awe…

— Robin Williams

I am particularly fond of the late President Nelson Mandela. His speeches and courage changed my life and how I see myself. Mandela changed…

— Kenya Moore

Nelson Mandela and myself had a wonderful relationship - he was a special man and will be missed.

— Donald Trump

Nelson Mandela is my hero outside of football. I was fortunate enough to meet him a couple of times. He was really clued up…

— Ryan Giggs

Nelson Mandela set his course a long time ago, and in word and deed, years of determination, sacrifice, and faith--he set a new standard…

— Philip Bailey

“MANDELA: " a man deemed to be the greatest icon in Africa. his life thought me couple of lessons that always inspires me to…

— victor adeagbo

Of course, Nelson Mandela, everybody knows Nelson Mandela. I mean, he's a great gift not only for Africa but for the whole world, actually.…

— Mo Ibrahim

The world thanks you for sharing Nelson Mandela with us.

— Barack Obama

[Meeting Mandela] was the highlight of my career; to meet such a great man and a strong man and such a passionate man about…

— David Beckham