My family doesn't do happy endings. We do sad endings or frustrating endings or no endings at all. We are hardwired to expect the next interruption or disappearance or broken promise.

I think the concept of seeking fame and fortune in women's football in the States is a bit idyllic.

I am pushed by my critics. I don't want to say I want to prove them wrong, but it pushes me on the field to play with a chip on my shoulder, and I play best when I have a chip on my shoulder.

London 2012 is all about winning a medal. Not just any medal, the gold medal.

There are so many different walks of life, so many different personalities in the world. And no longer do you have to be a chameleon and try and adapt to that environment - you can truly be yourself.

It's clear that women athletics are pretty far behind in every way. In terms of facilities, how much we make, everything.

My entire purpose is trying to be the best in the game, and if that exudes beauty too, that's pretty powerful.