This appeared in a newspaper interview I did for the local Magazine EVE which is no longer being published.

THINGS YOU DID NOT KNOW ABOUT ESTHER PASSARIS

1. Five people she would love to invite to dinner: Nelson Mandela, Daniel arap Moi, Wangari Maathai, Mother Teresa, Oprah Winfrey.

2. One great thing she would still love to do: Get married

3. Her dream job would be: The president

4. Favorite movies: Real life stories of great people and even greater achievements

5. Favorite foods: Anything tasty

6. Favorite perfume: Paris

7. Book currently reading: The secret of Rhoda Byrne

8. Achievement most proud of: Saying no to corruption

9. She is inspired by…: My children

10. The best city in the world: Rome – full of history

11. Living motto: Be the best that you can, you are your thoughts, keep it real

12. Favorite place to unwind: My bedroom

13. How does she unwind?: Nice movie

14. The most daring thing she’s ever done: giving birth naturally

15. What songs always makes her cry?: I don’t cry that easily but our national anthem gives me goose bumps as those who wrote it had such vision and most of those led have no idea what the vision is.

16. The most inspiring person: Nelson Mandela – A true statesman

17. What does she treasure most in life?: My children, my family

18. What’s been the most humbling experience of her life? Being hugged by total strangers and being told I am their role model