I don't offend anyone, I don't use anyone, I don't exploit anyone.
We play a tough game. If people want to whinge, they can go to a different sport. It's part of the game, it's what I love about it. . . and I'd hate to see it go.
I think cycling has always had a tradition of being a bit dapper, especially back in the day.
However wicked men may be, they do not dare openly to appear the enemies of virtue, and when they desire to persecute her they either pretend to believe her false or attribute crimes to her.
I have that sort of Curb Your Enthusiasm, Larry DavidGeorge Costanza thing where people are like, "How did you feel writing such an unlikable character?" And I'm like, "It's me! I based him on myself!" There are certain moments where they do feel like unwittingly personal attacks.
It's very hard to self-motivate without someone standing over you snarling, ready to hurl the chalk at your head at the slightest slackening.