My current mantra is that sometimes we need teachers in our lives. I never had that in my life, parents and stuff like that; I tried to stay on the outside of them or anybody that had that kind of influence.
“My strength was that I am more balanced and calmer than most other riders.”
“In a lot of ways, it was a huge relief, not being a member of a troupe, being able to make your own decisions and kind of live your own life.”