There was a time when my parents had to sell off a plot of land so that I can buy a rifle for competitive tournaments. After that we stayed in a rented house for the next 15 years. Gagan Narang, athlete
Gagan Narang is an Indian shooter who has won numerous medals in international competitions, including the Olympic Games.
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I started playing piano age six. I was also singing in the choir, so my mum put me into music school. I went to study there for seven years, but it was not my passion. I quit because I wanted to study marketing. But I can still play piano. Irina Shayk, model
Irina Shayk is a Russian model and actress who has appeared in numerous high-profile fashion campaigns and magazines.
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Starting at 11, I was a movie-theater popcorn girl, a babysitter, a sales clerk - in the Midwest, they start them early! Kate Spade, designer
Kate Spade was an American fashion designer known for her eponymous brand of clothing, accessories, and home decor.
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And they just saw me on that and - from the time I was 11 until I was 12, I guess. And then when I had just turned 13, they asked me if I wanted to tour with Johnny Cash back East. Barbara Mandrell, musician
Barbara Mandrell is a country music singer, songwriter, and actress who achieved great success in the 1970s and 1980s.
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I just came home and said, 'I'm a vegetarian.' My parents were very kind about it. And then, I became a vegan a year or two after that. Animal cruelty really got to me. Emily Deschanel, actress
Emily Deschanel is an American actress best known for her role as Dr. Temperance "Bones" Brennan in the television series Bones.
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Head Start has been a key component of health, nutrition and early learning opportunities since the 1960s. J. B. Pritzker, businessman
J.B. Pritzker is an American businessman and philanthropist who is the current Governor of Illinois.
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For me, the most important things are me, myself, and my family. Karishma Tanna, actress
Karishma Tanna is an Indian actress and model who has appeared in various Bollywood and television shows.
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When mothers earn their fair share, young children have greater access to quality health care, educational opportunities, and safe communities. By ending the wage gap, we will help ensure that every child can achieve his or her God-given potential. Kirsten Gillibrand, politician
Kirsten Gillibrand is a United States Senator from New York.
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I'm fighting to make childcare more affordable for working parents so they can continue working and advancing their careers, closing wage gaps that for too long have held women back from the fair economic opportunities they need. Kirsten Gillibrand, politician
Kirsten Gillibrand is a United States Senator from New York.
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The irony is, when people now compliment my ability to make something out of nothing on the football field, my mom is the one who's been doing so in real life all along. Le'Veon Bell, athlete
Le'Veon Bell is a professional American football player who currently plays as a running back for the Kansas City Chiefs in the National Football League (NFL).
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I quit my job in the bank when I was 19. I took a chance. I went to Milan to study opera and singing. My father really supported me economically. Marcello Giordani, musician
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I actually began my career by convincing my parents to let me be an actress when I was 12 with a PowerPoint presentation describing acting and my goals. Sydney Sweeney, actress
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