6 Quotes by Samantha Tonge

What a precious gift I'd been given, to no longer have that constant internal narrative wondering if I fitted in - a narrative that I'd done my very best to hide, all these years. It made me feel somehow taller. Stronger. Proud of myself. More honest. I mean, what a waste of a life to spend it lying to everyone - and worst of all, to yourself.

I alone had the power to change my life. All I had to do was be brave enough to try.

Just be true to yourself. Listen to your heart. The rest will follow. Everyone has problems. You aren't alone.

I guess all anyone wants is to be loved for their true self. And to find the strength to ignore the inner soundtrack that tells us to pretend to be something we aren't, otherwise we'll be on our own.

Abbey was born to sophistication, whereas I was more Barbara than Buckingham Palace Windsor.

I am a down-to-earth gentleman who will never, under any circumstances, resemble some sort of romantic hero like Mr Darcy.