Anger is an unnecessary emotion. Loads of stuff in life can trigger it, but what matters is how you react. I choose not to react. Nicola Adams angerchooseemotion Change image and share on social
Everybody wants that spot: everybody wants to beat Nicola Adams. Everybody wants to be the Olympic champion; everybody wants to beat the Olympic champion. It's made me train that much harder and stay that much more focused. I guess, in a way, I've got them to thank for keeping me motivated and focused on the job I need to do. Nicola Adams adambeatchampion share on social
Our boxing is not like the men's. It's more thoughtful, more technical. It's not just, 'Get in there and hurt someone.' Nicola Adams boxhurtman Change image and share on social
It isn't just sports people that need someone to look up to - everyone needs that: LGBT people, the general public. To be honest, it's nice to feel that I can inspire so many people in so many areas of public life. Nicola Adams areafeelgeneral share on social
When I was young, I used to watch videos of Ali boxing, with my dad. It set me on the road. I wanted to be like Ali. I wanted to have my own Nicki shuffle and everything. Nicola Adams aliboxdad Change image and share on social
I wouldn't call myself a feminist. I am just me. I like boxing and acting and doing my charity work. Nicola Adams actboxcall Change image and share on social
If I've got an event coming up, I might buy myself a new suit. I prefer wearing suits to dresses - I reckon I've got about 15. Nicola Adams buycomedress Change image and share on social
At the 2012 Olympics, there was a nutritionist in the food hall telling us, 'Eat that. And eat that.' After winning my gold, I went to McDonald's for chicken nuggets and a strawberry milkshake, but that was just for the hell of it. I don't feel hungry after a match, to be honest. Nicola Adams chickeneatfeel share on social
There is so much to learn from boxing, you can never have learnt everything; anybody who says they know it all is lying. You can't - there is always something new to learn. Nicola Adams boxlearnlie Change image and share on social