Victoria Pendleton Quotes

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Victoria Pendleton

Profession : Athlete

Birth : September 24, 1980

I was put on a pony as a kid at some birthday party when you're all led around.

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I'm definitely capable of just enjoying riding my bike these days.

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My success has got so great, it's like I'm trapped, almost, within it.

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The sponsorship offers have been amazing. I have to turn down a lot.

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Oh, I am an angel, though sometimes I wish I was more of a devil.

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I have always loved animals and groomed friends' horses as a child. I think I may have even ridden the odd seaside donkey in my early years.

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People will put restrictions on your ability, on your aptitude, on your talent, on your character, and to be honest, it's just opinion. Don't let anyone put you in a box or draw your path for you.

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I used to have a rant all the time when things went wrong, at everybody around me, because you just have to get the frustration out.

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A car is a killing machine. It's like waving a loaded gun. People don't realise how dangerous they are.

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I beat myself up the whole time because I'm striving for something I'll basically never achieve. I portray this image of confidence, of arrogance, and it's not really me. I'm never satisfied, and I'm never content. It means I'm a bit of a mess some of the time.

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I've seen pictures of me, and I look mean and arrogant. That's how I felt on the inside. I think now, 'Is that really me?'

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I normally don't listen to my instincts because I'm so full of doubt.

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It's a very unique feeling - to be that strong and unbreakable. But I'm working towards it.

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The sprint is sometimes like a toss of a coin. Sometimes it's heads, and sometimes it's tails.

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I'm someone who wears their heart on their sleeve.

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I find it hard to act other than the way I feel.

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I was just, like, all I want to do is be really good at something. Really, really good at something, so people are vaguely impressed by me.

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I'm not the perfect model of what an athlete should be, mentally or physically.

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I've always been very open with my emotions. Actually, that's got me into a lot of trouble, too, in the past.

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I was constantly being told I shouldn't talk so much about how I was feeling. They seemed to think I was giving too much away to my competitors. Showing signs of weakness. But I've always thought that was rubbish.

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