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."

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

"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."

"I'm not a marriage expert, quite clearly."

"Peace, unity and harmony!"