I think people shouldn't think 'I'm not normal, I've got a disability.' Overcome that, go out there and enjoy your life and… — Ellie Simmonds Copy Share Image
It drives me forward knowing people are watching me and I have to swim well. — Ellie Simmonds Copy Share Image
I'm studying psychology at Loughborough and there are so many sportspeople here - you actually see top athletes walking around - but… — Ellie Simmonds Copy Share Image
People expect you to get golds and it puts so much more pressure on you and if you don't it's like you… — Ellie Simmonds Copy Share Image
Yes, my body is not a machine and I do get those moments when I think 'Why am I doing this?' I… — Ellie Simmonds Copy Share Image
I think there are definitely times when I feel the expectations on my shoulders and I think it's because even before I… — Ellie Simmonds Copy Share Image
When I bake, I give it to people because when I'm full-time training, I have to really watch what I eat. — Ellie Simmonds Copy Share Image
I think it's really important to show people that there's nothing different about us; especially as athletes - we train as hard… — Ellie Simmonds Copy Share Image
I'm OK travelling, meeting people, seeing the world with my own eyes. — Ellie Simmonds Copy Share Image
It can feel a bit surreal. Sometimes you're talking to famous people and you think, 'Oh gosh, I'm talking to Lewis Hamilton.' — Ellie Simmonds Copy Share Image
I feel really honoured to be in the Walk of Fame in Birmingham with so many great people already like Ozzy Osbourne. — Ellie Simmonds Copy Share Image
I've always been competitive and determined. It's part of my personality. — Ellie Simmonds Copy Share Image
As an older woman now, I feel the pressure more, I feel all those different aspects, I'm more aware of that. Whereas as a… — Ellie Simmonds Copy Share Image
I recently met Michael Phelps. He is my absolute idol. I was totally starstruck. I did manage to get a few words out. — Ellie Simmonds Copy Share Image
My plan of going to Tokyo has gone out of the window, but I was able to spend three to four months with my… — Ellie Simmonds Copy Share Image
Our parents were very generous, and they always encouraged us to find something we enjoyed and really get into it. — Ellie Simmonds Copy Share Image
I think people shouldn't think 'I'm not normal, I've got a disability.' Overcome that, go out there and enjoy your life and achieve something. — Ellie Simmonds Copy Share Image
Coming into London having the experience of Beijing is really good. — Ellie Simmonds Copy Share Image
I don't want to be stuck up. I'm just a normal person. My friends think of me as a normal friend, and I like… — Ellie Simmonds Copy Share Image
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. — Ellie Simmonds Copy Share Image
It drives me forward knowing people are watching me and I have to swim well. — Ellie Simmonds Copy Share Image
I'm studying psychology at Loughborough and there are so many sportspeople here - you actually see top athletes walking around - but people see… — Ellie Simmonds Copy Share Image
