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There is so much talent in Australia.

I work with accent coaches a lot and try to do my best to get the Australian out of there.

I love Australia, and I especially love those rugby players.

They knew who I was in Australia in 2006, but not to a great extent. Now, with the momentum of a second World Cup, it has gone crazy.

People love events - they love performances, they love music - and I think Australians are great entertainers.

During my years of professional cricket in England, I realised that although the Australians were talented players, tactically they were a bit naive when compared to those who played full-time on the English circuit. You might find this arrogant, but that was the reality then.

I don't see why, if you look at how the Australian culture and psyche is, that we can't be amongst the most generous, from the grassroots up, nations in the world.

I see it as my duty in some way is to be out in the world as an Australian putting forward what I consider to be authentic Australian music.

I'm definitely Australian and wouldn't have it any other way. I've been formed as an athlete in Australia.

I like the fact that Melbourne always seems to support their chefs and promote them in ways I find really admirable.