“In the 84 days after Beijing I had, on average, three things a day and...” — Chris Hoy Quote

“In the 84 days after Beijing I had, on average, three things a day and one day off. I didn't sleep in the same bed for more than two nights in a row. It sounds a bit pathetic but it was exhausting - it was like really intensive training with no rest days.”

“I particularly remember the smell of burgers and bratwurst drifting across Cottbus Velodrome in Germany.”

“You know how hard you work. You know what you put into it. You want to win more than anything else. So the disappointment at the end is not because of anything other than being frustrated with yourself.”

“Grief is exhausting.”

“I like the idea of sort of playing quieter roles, which would be refreshing for a minute. It is exhausting being really loud and obnoxious.”

“Acting is a way of hiding, but hiding in another skin as a male person was exhausting.”