One afternoon when I was 9, my dad told me I'd be skipping school the next day. Then we drove 12 hours from Melbourne to Sydney for the Centenary Test, a once-in-a-lifetime commemorative cricket match. It was great fun - especially for a kid who was a massive sports fan.

We have far more ability than we give ourselves credit for.

You can't tackle climate change until you tackle poverty.

If somebody in your industry is more successful than you, it's because he works harder than you.

With age, you see people fail more. You see yourself fail more. How do you keep that fearlessness of a kid? You keep going. Luckily, I'm not afraid to make a fool of myself.

For me that's one of the great indulgences in life - a hand-tailored suit, and a great pair of handmade shoes.

You have to eat before you train. Otherwise, that really intense training, after about 40 minutes you start to flag.