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I talk about being Australian a lot.

Sometimes when Australians go overseas, it's as though the 'Aussie' is refined out of them. I don't know why. It's never happened to me, because I'm really proud of it. I'm not embarrassed about where I'm from or who I am any more. I know who I am. I don't fit in everywhere, but I know where I do fit in.

I love Australian people.

I think stupid people are surprised that I'm Australian. It's a small-minded; we live in a global community, but I suppose some people still are small-minded.

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

I no longer knew what it was like to feel Australian.

Australians are a fantastic bunch of people but the attention can be overwhelming for someone like me.

Australian people are dope. They're so fun. They want to just have a good time, and they have a great sense of humour.

Those of you who have spent time with Australians know that we are not given to overstatement. By nature we are laconic speakers and by conviction we are realistic thinkers.