Nse Ikpe Etim Quotes

When I was asked if my cup was half-full or half-empty, my response was - I'm thankful I have a cup.

Good friends always nudge you in the right direction.

When I get a script, apart from what my director is planning to draw for me, I go to the drawing board, I imagine a lot of things. I dig up experiences which might not be my own. Things I have heard and I create the character.

I’m not a star. I’m just a working actor. Being a ‘movie star’ is not what defines me as a person. What defines me is the smile I’m able to put on someone’s face.

I wasn’t born to get married, so I don’t need to rush.

There is danger in letting people misname you. If you’re a fire, do not answer when they call you a spark.

You should do what you want to do according to what you believe in. Whatever you believe in and that works for you, do it. What I believe in is ‘live and let live’. I try as much as possible to abide by the rules of life.

Drink water, do your squats, wear your wellies, eat your vegetables, wear your lipstick, and don’t let boys be mean to you.

I did not know one day l would be able to talk about my secret because l thought nobody actually cares. I later realized l will not be helping anybody and am thankful about it. You can actually face your fears and conquer them at the same time, that is what l chose to do. Just do you, Just do what you love. Don’t do it because people are going to look at you and think that you are a woman.

If we start being honest about our mental health, instead of pretending they don’t exist, then maybe we’ll be the change we desire, and perhaps make the world a better place than we found it.

Don’t Cook the books be thorough in all you do.

Dear black girl, don't be afraid to shine. Your hair is beautiful and your skin is divine.

My society taught me that I have to be a mother to be appreciated and every time I went online, I would have one troll or two say ‘you never born? But I’m thankful that that didn’t break me.

Let everything happen to you. Beauty and terror. Keep going. Stay fearless.

Food is art. Every new recipe comes with its own experience and I am open. I cook everyday and I might as well eat it… I also love take outs too when I find good food.