My mum. I was horrendous growing up – I was always arguing with her.
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View all 209 →My kids, for not being around much.
Any sorrys I’ve needed to say have been said already.
My coach, Scott Hann, for all the stress before competitions.
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My little sister Grace. In all the ways in which I am not capable or grounded or calm, she is.
Perhaps a few drunken incidents – but I’ll keep the coat.
Either pottering around on my own or performing, so I don’t know what kind of person that makes me.
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