‘I was so moved by a Mrs T quote from The Iron Lady film, “What we think, we become,” I had it tattooed on my bicep’

wines with chocolate. Dinner would definite be at JW Steakhouse at the Grosvenor House hotel in . The steaks are amazing and I love their vanilla cheesecake. In the evening we’d see a West End show, then I’d crash out in article one of the Grosvenor’s best suites. We ask a celebrity a set of devilishly The happiest moment you will cher- ish forever… Winning Olympic gold probing questions – and only accept in the 1500m, which had been my THE definitive answer. This week it’s dream for more than 20 years. The saddest time that shook your Olympic legend Dame Kelly Holmes world… Now is a sad time because my mum, Pam, is very ill with mye- The prized possession you value above The pet hate that makes your hackles loma – blood and bone cancer – all others… My 12 medals, rise... Snoring. I was on a plane once which is incurable. She’s only 63. including my three Olympics medals and a man was snoring so badly – bronze for 800m in 2000 and that I rolled up a piece of paper The unfulfilled ambition that contin- golds for 800m and 1500m in and threw it at him – but it went ues to haunt you… To win the Veuve 2004. I see them all as one because in his mouth. He woke up chok- Clicquot Business Woman of the they each have a story that represents ing and I had to hide. Year Award. I presented it in 2011 every tear, injury and success. and remember thinking, ‘One day I’ll The film you can watch time The unlikely interest that The crime you would commit knowing be back to collect this!’ The biggest regret you wish you could and time again… The Shaw- engages your curiosity… you could get away with it… I’d rob the The philosophy that underpins your amend… I wish I hadn’t suffered cer- shank Redemption, I’ve seen Building work. In 2013, Bank of and give the money life…You live every day. You only tain injuries because I think I could it at least 25 times. The twist I bought the newsa- to children’s charities and the under- die once. have won more golds. at the end is so clever. g e n t s w h e r e I privileged. I might keep a bit, too! The order of service at your funeral… I The temptation you wish you The person who has worked as a teen- The song that means most to you… If I want If I Ain’t Got You and Angel by could resist… Green & Black’s influenced you ager and rebuilt it Ain’t Got You by Alicia Keys. That Sarah McLachlan, but I also want it to dark chocolate. My coach only most… D e b b i e into a cafe called was my song of the Olympics 2004. I be upbeat with motivational quotes. My allowed me chocolate once a Page, my PE teacher Cafe 1809, after my Athens running was even singing it out loud when I life will be over, but get on with yours! week and only if I’d run well, when I was 12 in , number. I was the project manager and was warming up on the track. so it’s great to be able to . She saw my I did loads of jobs, even plastering. The way you want to be remem- The way you would spend your fantasy have it when I want now. potential and cajoled The treasured item you lost and wish bered… She strived to do her best and 24 hours, with no travel restrictions... The book that holds an me into doing a cross- you could have again… A beautiful inspired others. country race. I came I’d take a bunch of mates with me all everlasting reso - Boodles diamond ring worth about The Plug… Kelly supports the charity second and I was thrilled. day and we’d start off in Sydney. I was nance… The Celestine £7,000. It went missing five years ago. Myeloma UK. Donate at myeloma. We’re still friends. there for the Olympics in 2000, but I Prophecy by James The poem that touches your soul… I didn’t get to see much of it. I’d have a org.uk. Visit Cafe 1809 in Hildenbor- Redfield. I connected The figure from history for was moved by a Mrs Thatcher quote vegetable smoothie for breakfast while ough, Kent, cafe1809.co.uk. n with the sense that unex- whom you’d most like to buy from the film The Iron Lady in 2011. I sitting in the sun by the har- As told to Rob McGibbon pected things happen in a pie and a pint… Margaret had part of it tattooed on my bicep: bour. We’d see some sights your life that make Thatcher. She was a strong, ‘What we think, we become.’ before going to Rome for dreams come true. charismatic woman who The misapprehension about yourself some culture and a pasta made so many changes. I’d The priority activity if you you wish you could erase… That I must lunch. We’d spend a few ask her what she really thinks were the Invisible Woman be good at all types of sports. I’m not hours shopping in New of Theresa May. for a day… I’d love to hear great at long-distance running and my York and I’d go for a run in what the Obamas say about The piece of wisdom you swimming is pretty rubbish! Central Park. Later we’d Donald Trump in private! would pass on to a child… Be The event that altered the course of head to the mountains in the best you can be and never your life and character… When a South Africa’s Stellen- give up on your dreams. friend died in 2005 within three weeks bosch area, where I used Right: Margaret to train, for a tasting at JC Thatcher. Above right: The unending quest that drives you of being diagnosed with an illness, it Kelly’s medals. Far right: on… To keep learning and to inspire made me decide to retire and get on Le Roux winery, where a Sydney morning people, especially children. with the next stage of my life. they match sparkling

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