105 Quotes by Denise Lewis

I'm always striving to be the best, and that works for me, but it might not be everyone's desire.

One of my favorite cuisines is Italian so I love visiting Italy.

I don't miss competing at all.

I don't like to eat a big lunch, so even if I'm working I still tend to stick to sandwiches or salad.

I love seeing the up-and-coming athletes finding success.

It sounds precocious, but I knew that I had to listen to my own inner voice and ignore what everyone else was saying, even my mum.

I have moved on now from athletics, but it was difficult initially after I retired.

Being a new mum at whatever age is testing and I think I've forgotten what it feels like.

I really wasn't well - feeling feverish then cold - so I went to the doctor to find out if I had flu and they did a blood test. I thought: 'Okay, this is it. I'm pre-menopausal.' Then Steve said: 'Are you sure you're not pregnant?'