When I was born, my dad and my mom gave me names, but in Africa, when your child is born, especially close family members can suggest names they want... →
Dikembe Mutombo
The Almighty has plans for us to make a place so we can go on and make a difference. It all has to do with my faith; I am deeply religious. It goes... →
I remember listening to Miles Davis in the car with my dad. I had just done my Grade 5 piano exam, and I was quite cocky. I said, 'It sounds like... →
Laura Mvula
There was always a piano in the house when I was growing up - my dad played, and I thought it was cool - and when I was eight, I begged my parents to... →
For me, a wake-up playlist completely depends on what mood I'm in. If I need to get into action pretty quick, it will be between Beyonce and... →
I had a very thorough grounding in music; I'd grown up around songs. My parents listened to a lot of music. My dad was majorly into jazz, which... →
And I love Mel Brooks. My Dad loved his movies, too, they're awesome, the kind of thing that if you're in for ten minutes, you're in for... →
Mike Myers
Dad was in the British Army and my mom was in the Royal Air Force, so both of my parents believed in discipline.
Dad loved movies, and I grew up with British comedy. My ultimate favourite is Peter Sellers.
My dad sold encyclopedias and my mom worked in a factory office.