I don't understand when you say I'm a man or I have a deep voice. I know I'm a female, so there's no question for me.

I am of the firm view that there is no impediment to me competing in athletics competitions.

I've always liked to be on my own, since I was young. I like the sound of a quiet place. It helps me focus.

I don't have rights. Let's put it this way: in athletics, I don't have rights.

My family and school life are important to me.

Black men and women were not allowed to register to vote. My own mother, my own father, my grandfather and my uncles and aunts could not register to vote because each time they attempted to register to vote, they were told they could not pass the literacy test.

I'm very keen on the family getting together around the table because you learn so much of what's going on. With a full tummy, they begin to talk to you. People now have busy lives, but once or twice a week, it's lovely to sit all around together.

I think having a strong wife and having a solid family are things that have helped me out a lot.