"Stay in your old job cause you need the security,” is the worst advice I’ve ever gotten.“

- Bjorn Low, founder, Edible Gardens

“I’m the type of person who tries to see the silver lining in everything. Even if it’s not there, you still have to see it.”

- Ong Keng Sen, Festival Director, Singapore Arts Festival

“The meaning of life is found at the bottom of a just-emptied beer glass. You may need to empty a few before you find it.”

- Howard Lo, owner, Tanuki Raw

“I like to name my zits after men I admire and love.”

- Valerie Wee, co-founder, Popaganda

“Authority doesn’t intimidate me because I look at all human beings as equals.”

- Kanwaljit Soin, Nominated Member of Parliament and founding member of AWARE

“Hollywood films sell like crazy because they’re made for 16-year-olds.”

- Sundaram Tagore, founder, Sundaram Tagore Gallery

“People should dare to make mistake more and not be afraid to say what they mean even if they’re wrong.”

- Lim Li Hsien, owner, The Society of Black Sheep

“You only know something when it’s your time to know it.”

- Jonathan Atherton, director, Comedy Asia

“Real love is a bond between two people that doesn’t involve sex.”

- Feroze McLeod, owner, Hounds of the Baskervilles

“I’m one of those you wouldn’t want to go on road trips with.”

- Heidi Shum, co-founder, Indiescapes