The last sort of really low-key race I ran, I realized with about a hundred metres to go, that my heart just wasn't in it. I wasn't trying my hardest, I didn't care to compete against the girls I was up against. That spoke a lot about where my heart was taking me-which was off the track.

I like being in the workforce; it keeps me grounded.

I think the greatest amount of pressure is the pressure I place on myself. So in a way I chose to be alone.

I don't agree with everything Madonna's done but she is fearless.

People could see in me who I am now, an Olympic champ, the best in the world.

I made publicity contracts with Nike, several broadcasting companies and airline companies within Australia.

When I'm in a bad mood, I don't listen.