If I'm out shopping and someone talks to me, I get startled, as I'm not a natural celebrity.

- Simon Weston

Becoming a public figure gave me a platform to help people.

- Simon Weston

Recovery is a bit like an addiction; you take it day by day. If you set yourself too many goalposts, you'll have problems.

- Simon Weston

When I get angry, I start thinking about the people involved and they don't deserve my time.

- Simon Weston

I prefer cash but so many places only take cards these days, it forces you down a line and I don't like that.

- Simon Weston

When I bought out my first autobiography I received the biggest tax bill of my life.

- Simon Weston

I've had well-paid jobs, but in comparison to what footballers earn, I've not earned serious money.

- Simon Weston

I haven't stopped working hard since I was 15.

- Simon Weston

I like to live life in an understated way because that's who I am - an ordinary guy who has experienced an extraordinary journey.

- Simon Weston