Cathy Freeman

I think the greatest amount of pressure is the pressure I place on myself. So in a way I chose to be alone.

I don't like people looking at me; I hate the attention.

I was running since I was 10. Since grade one at school people looked at me and thought, oh gosh she can really run, she's a natural.

The model should only serve the very private function for the painter of providing the starting point for his excitement.

If you're not having a good time, find something else that gives you some joy in life.