Above Quote by John Polson

Australians are a fantastic bunch of people but the attention can be overwhelming for someone like me.

— Cathy Freeman

Sometimes when Australians go overseas, it's as though the 'Aussie' is refined out of them. I don't know why. It's never happened to me,…

— Rachael Taylor

As a result of all this hardship, dirt, thirst, and wombats, you would expect Australians to be a dour lot. Instead, they are genial,…

— Douglas Adams

With increasing frequency and growing vehemence, you hear people saying they are ashamed to be Australians.

— Hugh Mackay

Australians and the British are very similar: If you try and stand out in any way, and you try to reach for success, someone…

— Joel Edgerton

Australians have a free spirit and an ability to think outside the box, and that is why I like Australia so much.

— Brian Schmidt

I get along with Australians really well. Everyone's usually really cool, and it's always a drag to leave.

— Henry Rollins

To me, being Australian is about looking after your mates, taking care of the less fortunate, supporting the underdog and enhancing the spirit that…

— Steve Waugh

In terms of being Australian, I think a big part of it is the determination to prove yourself, just like Aussie actors.

— Keiynan Lonsdale

If you're Australian, you feel it in your bones because you're at odds with everybody else, except other Australians, in the sense that people…

— Nick Cave

Australians always want everyone to be average, as if the best thing you can do is fit in.

— Poppy King

If Australians give you a hard time, then they respect you.

— Glenn McGrath