My family actually lived in the same village for about 400 years. They had great stability until the last century. People lived and intermarried in small villages.

Just because they say it's impossible doesn't mean you can't do it.

Our concept of a family holiday was going to a guest house in the Lake district or Wales, where walking was part of the holiday.

I couldn't touch my toes with straight legs, but I could break 4 minutes for the mile.

I think that is a universal adolescent feeling, trying to find your place. The adolescent who is perfectly adjusted to his environment, I've yet to meet.

Sport, like all of life, is about taking your chances.

Beating John Landy was my defining race.