I just used to have a really normal life, working in an office.

Fall down nine times, get up ten.

The bigger the challenge, the bigger the sense of accomplishment when you get to the end of it.

I'm not claiming to be anything out of the ordinary. I am not especially big or strong or brave or intrepid.

Compared with the awesome might and eternal power of the ocean, no human being can fail to be reminded of their own insignificance.

Ocean rowing is very much what you make it. Rowing technique is pretty irrelevant on the ocean. It's the psychology that's important.

My advice is don't keep asking yourself if you can do something. Just get out there and do it. You can really surprise yourself.