I took a lot of bad things after Athens. I just learnt to deal with it. The problem was beforehand I had this feeling where I was trying to please everybody - I wanted everybody to like me.

Go in any direction..seeking out new sights just on the strength of your feet and the courage of your lungs.

Never set limits, go after your dreams, don't be afraid to push the boundaries. And laugh a lot - it's good for you!

You can be strong and true to yourself without being rude or loud.

Today was not about times, it was about getting in there, enjoying the race, and enjoying the atmosphere

I am not going to let Athens affect the rest of my life.

As an athlete, there are advantages being with a team and getting regular physio...

I deliberately returned slowly to training after Raphael was born and everything, apart from being bitten by a dog while out training in Monaco at the beginning of the year, has gone pretty well.

Every time I go out and race it's a goal to go out and run faster than I've done before.

From my training I can get a good idea of what I'm capable of.

Actually I don't choose to expose myself in public. I choose to compete; the other side just comes with the package.

Words are just noises we make to describe stuff.

Love means making time for that special someone - even when you don't have the time.

While there's life there's hope.

I love sports. So if I was like a sports anchor or something like that. I would love to do that.

Intemperance weaves the winding-sheet of souls.

What you realize is that a lot of actors want to be directed. They're there to do the best job they can for the director. They have a lot of questions, and your job is to have answers.

The genius of our country is improvisation, and jazz reflects that. It's our great contribution to the arts.

If you want love, love somebody.

I try to create sympathy for my characters, then turn the monsters loose.

The wise win before they fight, while the ignorant fight to win.