We crave instant success these days. If you are a really good sprinter and long jumper, you don't want to spend two or three years on a whole new set of events. You're used to doing well and it's difficult to give that up.

Most people doing the decathlon these days are quite boring, so people don't relate to them.

Being a decathlete is like having ten girlfriends. You have to love them all, and you can't afford losing one.

I don't even have my own computer.

Sport and health are so important to our nation that they deserve to be right at the front of people's minds.

Ever since I was a kid, whatever situation I was presented with, I always made the most of it.

I've still got a small fitness and conditioning business where I travel round the world doing stuff for individuals and corporations, mainly fitness training.