I wasn't the kind of kid who would get A's without even trying. I had to work to get good grades, but… — Jessica Ennis Copy Share Image
There was a massive poster of me down my road, right outside the chip shop. I was about to go in, but… — Jessica Ennis Copy Share Image
One minute you're a developing athlete trying to get to the top, then the next minute you do well and win a… — Jessica Ennis Copy Share Image
My idea of beauty is somebody that doesn't have to try too much, someone who is effortless and fresh. — Jessica Ennis Copy Share Image
I think there's going to be pressure on all the British athletes. It's a home Olympics at the end of the day. I like… — Jessica Ennis Copy Share Image
I love getting dressed up for red carpet events and having my hair and makeup done professionally - that definitely helps with nerves of… — Jessica Ennis Copy Share Image
People think the gold medal is yours and they say you're going to win - but they have no idea how hard it is.… — Jessica Ennis Copy Share Image
To get the adrenaline pumping between events - or to help me switch off, Jay Z, the Roots and Drake are on my playlist. — Jessica Ennis Copy Share Image
It's really important for me to look good before a race. I definitely think if I feel I look good, it makes me feel… — Jessica Ennis Copy Share Image
It's quite funny in that I once won Rear of the Year at my school! I was about 17 in the sixth form and… — Jessica Ennis Copy Share Image
I carry a golf ball to put under my feet when they get tight, and a Thera-Band for general stretching. — Jessica Ennis Copy Share Image
I'm proud of the way I've dealt with setbacks. It's hard when you feel down and you think, 'Why is the world doing this… — Jessica Ennis Copy Share Image
I don't want to think of life after competing. But if I were to do anything else I'd go down the psychology route. That's… — Jessica Ennis Copy Share Image
We always spend more time on the throwing events and a little bit more on the long jump. They're my weaker events - they… — Jessica Ennis Copy Share Image
On a scale of one to 10, I'd rate my body confidence as a good seven. Everyone has their hang-ups, but I see my… — Jessica Ennis Copy Share Image
