I've hated poetry ever since I was at school. I include Shakespeare in that. I don't understand the obsession with him!

Most people should be given a chance to compete in the Olympic Games.

Most people should be given a chance to compete in the Olympic Games.

I have never, ever considered myself a failure.

Ski jumping is just 10 per cent physical, 90 per cent mental. Some people can't do that. It's not just to do with the fear at the top. It takes a lot of guts to go off the top, but it takes 100 times more courage to jump off the end.

I receive kindness every day. I love to smile when I'm out and about, and if someone smiles back, which happens about half the time, I think that's an act of kindness every couple of minutes in my day.

I'm a positive person who likes to have fun and get the best out of every day.