"Actually, 'rad' is just American slang, I think. It was proven wrong. 'Red' is more British and Singaporean. Like cervical and colour. And bikini was just a very Singaporean way, lah. I was speaking Singlish when they were expecting me to speak Queen's english."
On asking Singaporeans to support the Yellow Ribbon Project, she said:
"These people are really very smart and they do deserve a second chance in life. I mean, they have to be smart in order to create some crimes right? Not saying I'm smart. If I'm smart, I wouldn't get caught."
When asked if she read all the scathing online postings about her, she said:
"I didn't want to look at them because I think if I were to see them, it will actually demoralise me so what's the point? I'd rather live happily."
"Internet bullies are always like that. If you were to confront them face to face, will they even have the courage to stand up for themselves and repeat what they have said in your face? It doesn't affect me, not at all."
"Even the organisation is not for the idea of me meeting you, but I guess that some things need to be clarified and I'm doing this on my own. I think it's time I speak up for myself. It's not about running away, just like the Speak Good English thing. They kept saying I got no comments but I have so many things to say..."
good try, organisers. but if ris low feels the need to contradict herself, she has to. so now you know, IT'S NOT JUST HER ENGLISH.
excerpts taken from The Sunday Times, September 27, 2009. Home edition, page 8.
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