Essentially, I am a dreamer. I've dreamed all my life. When I started, I dreamed I'd be Champion because it is a sport that is all about the people who win the most, and I have a fear of not winning.

I don't know which is stronger: the thrill of winning or the fear of failure. I don't know which one affects me most. I don't know where the middle is.

I think I'm skilful enough, but I don't consider myself a naturally talented, gifted sports person.

I have found the right way to deal with my diet, largely through trial and error, but also by having good people around me all the time, and they have given me the right advice for my body.

My first winner was on Legal Steps, in Ireland, at Thurles, in March 1992. I rode for Jim Bolger, and his stable jockey was Christy Roche.

I don't wish to be everything to everyone, but I would like to be something to someone.

One best success comes after their greatest disappointments.

If you love something, set it free.If it comes back to you, It is yours.If it doesn't, It never was.

When your mother asks, 'Do you want a piece of advice?' it is a mere formality. It doesn't matter if you answer yes or no. You're going to get it anyway.

People want to evolve the idea of the word "mini-series." Mini-series has an '80s connotation to it.

It's nice to represent a woman who can be bigger than what you see as a typical skinny actress - being funny and desirable at the same time.

Providing the best photo sharing experience is one reason why so many people love Facebook and we knew it would be worth bringing these two companies together.

Perhaps freedom from ideas of freedom - is the sweetest freedom of all.

I've become a lantern bearer, lighting the path this country will take.

Every gift requires two freedoms: the giver's and the receiver's.