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Laila Gunesekere- Martenstyn
Laila Gunesekere- Martenstyn
Jan 13, 2018 |

Laila Gunesekere- Martenstyn

What one word would describe you? Fearless! What are you most passionate about? Justice. Even if it’s none of my business, I’ll poke my nose in if someone is being treated unfairly What do you fear the most? Wrinkles What do you consider your greatest achievement? My diametrically different sons What is your idea of […]

What one word would describe you?
Fearless!

What are you most passionate about?
Justice. Even if it’s none of my business, I’ll poke my nose in if someone is being treated unfairly

What do you fear the most?
Wrinkles

What do you consider your greatest achievement?
My diametrically different sons

What is your idea of perfect happiness?
A 4-hand, 2-hour full body massage

What is your favourite journey?
Into my head. There’s bizarre stuff going on there!

On what occasion do you lie?
Oh – whenever necessary

Who or what is the greatest love of your life?
My ad-fab husband. So awesome!

Would you like to be famous? In what way?
I am famous… in an infamous way!

For what in your life do you feel most grateful?
Health – every single day

If you could wake up tomorrow having gained any one quality or ability, what would it be?
To be able to sing. I currently croak

What is your most treasured memory?
Opening my eyes and a nurse saying “You have a son”

What is your most marked characteristic?
Physically, my hair. Emotionally, my passion

What is your natural talent?
To be able to face ANY situation, head on

Choose a movie title for the story of your life.
‘Mission Impossible’

What is your greatest extravagance?
Hair extensions

What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?
Being ridiculously trusting. I’ve taken out so many knives from my back

Where would you like to live?
In a penthouse in Manhattan

Which historical figure do you admire most?
Not exactly historical, but Mother Theresa

What would you be doing in 20 years?
I will be dead, for sure!

What is your motto?
‘If you can’t find the sunshine, be the sunshine’

What is the first thing you do when you wake up?
Pray. Then, kiss my dog

What do you think has been the strength behind your success?
Oh, just me

When you’re 90 years old, what will matter most to you?
Being able to find my dentures

What was your favourite food as a child?
Condensed milk on bananas

What inspires you?
People who’ve made it against all odds

What do you most value in your friends?
Loyalty

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