Quotes from Cathy Freeman

I'm not a marriage expert, quite clearly.

I feel like I've reached an age where I can relax a little bit with the knowledge of what I've been through, take all that experience and use it. I love the challenge of trying to get back to where I've been, and beyond it.

With Alexander's cancer, I was definitely brought to my knees for the first time because of the fear factor.

Peace, unity and harmony!

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

Peace, unity and harmony!

People could see in me who I am now, an Olympic champ, the best in the world.

I feel like I've reached an age where I can relax a little bit with the knowledge of what I've been through, take all that experience and use it. I love the challenge of trying to get back to where I've been, and beyond it.

Australians are a fantastic bunch of people but the attention can be overwhelming for someone like me.

I make no apologies.

I like looking feminine and I enjoy being a role model. I enjoy being a woman. It all comes down to having the confidence to be who you are.

I have a friend who, if she has a bad hair day, it affects her whole mood because it is part of her sexuality, her confidence. I don't have that problem any more.

The thing I do best is laugh.

I'm so lucky. I have such a great support system. All I have to do is run.