I got hooked on espresso when I visited Italy at 18, but these days I prefer a 'flat white.' It's like a small latte with less milk - they're popular in Australia.

When lifting, I'm always with a trainer because the thing that makes a difference is that last 20% in your training, and he very scientifically looks after my food as well, because when I'm going for a 'shirt off' shot, everything changes the month before, and I'm timed down to the day.

The definition of being good is being able to make it look easy.

Doing anything worthwhile takes forever.

To have memories of those you have loved and lost is perhaps harder than to have no memories.

The longer it takes you to become successful, the harder it will be for somebody else to take it away from you.

My parents were drawn to the idea that there was space and opportunity in Australia. For the meagre sum of £10, you could sail your entire family out to Australia, so that's what my father chose to do.