A cheerful frame of mind, reinforced by relaxation... is the medicine that puts all ghosts of fear on the run.
That's one of the things about getting older isn't it? You suddenly realise that you are what you set out to be. And there are no role models any more.
One afternoon when I was 9, my dad told me I'd be skipping school the next day. Then we drove 12 hours from Melbourne to Sydney for the Centenary Test, a once-in-a-lifetime commemorative cricket match. It was great fun - especially for a kid who was a massive sports fan.

