“I grew up swimming. Our first house in Aldridge, in the West Midlands,...” — Ellie Simmonds Quote

“I grew up swimming. Our first house in Aldridge, in the West Midlands, had a pool at the bottom of the garden.”

“Sometimes I'll get reminded that I promote Paralympic sport and Paralympics GB. Yes, I have a role but I don't feel like an idol.”

“Sport is a great thing to get involved with, it's not just fitness but it also gets your competitive side out.”

“Everybody know I sold out the Madison Square Garden and I most famous American Iranian in the world.”

“I see myself as a writer who happens to garden.”

“A garden is a reflection of you, it's your presence in the world.”