general personal statement stress!

[shmeggs]

I'm writing my personal statement for Philosophy but dont really know what to put as I have no relevant work experience (if there is such a thing for philosophy). Should I mention my long term ambition of becoming a journalist/writer and therefore mention work experience relevant to that or should i stick just to philosophy??

a few other things - quotes; yes or no?, quoting specific books - yes or no?

any help would be appreciated
thanks