Adelina Sotnikova
Adelina Sotnikova

The Olympic dream was born in 2010 during the qualifications to Vancouver. And when I was watching those Olympics from the sidelines, I felt that I wanted to have my Games. I understood that it wouldn't be easy to make them, especially now that in Russia there are a lot of strong girls.

Adina Porter
Adina Porter

My father was born and raised in Sierra Leone, and my mom was from Bermuda.

Aditya Pancholi
Aditya Pancholi

My son has been called many names, accused of many horrible crimes. As a father, I've borne all the humiliation that my son has undergone.

Aditi Rao Hydari
Aditi Rao Hydari

I was born to an illustrious family in Hyderabad.

Aditi Rao Hydari
Aditi Rao Hydari

Everyone associates Hyderabad with biryani, so when I say I was born here, the first thing people ask is - 'When will you make Hyderabadi khana for us?' Whenever I make biryani, my friends come over.

Aditya Roy Kapur
Aditya Roy Kapur

I'm a city boy, born and brought up in Mumbai. I talk fast, have a certain sense of humour, and have grown up watching Jackie Chan movies.

Adlai Stevenson I
Adlai Stevenson I

Ignorance is stubborn and prejudice is hard.

Adnan Sami
Adnan Sami

Mumbai is home to us. Medina was born in Munich because Roya's family lives in Germany and she had five sisters to help her while I was travelling for work.

Adnan Sami
Adnan Sami

My father was a diplomat and served as Pakistan's ambassador to 14 countries. I was born in London and grew up there and studied and lived in a hostel throughout in London and became a barrister.

Adnan Sami
Adnan Sami

I was born in England, but India is the only place I feel at home.