Famous Quote by Ellie Simmonds

I've always been competitive and determined. It's part of my personality.

— Ellie Simmonds

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

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

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

Our parents were very generous, and they always encouraged us to find something we enjoyed and really get into it.

— Ellie Simmonds

I love 'Come Dine With Me.'

— Ellie Simmonds

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

Coming into London having the experience of Beijing is really good.

— Ellie Simmonds

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

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

It drives me forward knowing people are watching me and I have to swim well.

— Ellie Simmonds

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