I received a wonderful email after I spoke at a school from a girl who'd lived in a war zone and endured horrors no human being should suffer, let alone a child. This young lady was fortunate to be bought to Britain and seemed to adjust well, but suddenly found herself falling off the rails and sliding into hell when I chatted to her. In her letter, she told me the difference that I'd made. She's now 20 years old and a fashion designer employing staff and she puts her work ethic down purely to talking to me. It's my most treasured letter.
I haven't stopped working hard since I was 15. - Simon Weston
I haven't stopped working hard since I was 15.
- Simon Weston
Becoming a public figure gave me a platform to help people. - Simon Weston
Becoming a public figure gave me a platform to help people.
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
I prefer cash but so many places only take cards these days, it forces you down a line and I don't like that.
If I'm out shopping and someone talks to me, I get startled, as I'm not a natural celebrity. - Simon Weston
If I'm out shopping and someone talks to me, I get startled, as I'm not a natural celebrity.
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
Recovery is a bit like an addiction; you take it day by day. If you set yourself too many goalposts, you'll have problems.
When I get angry, I start thinking about the people involved and they don't deserve my time. - Simon Weston
When I get angry, I start thinking about the people involved and they don't deserve my time.
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
I like to live life in an understated way because that's who I am - an ordinary guy who has experienced an extraordinary journey.
When I bought out my first autobiography I received the biggest tax bill of my life. - Simon Weston
When I bought out my first autobiography I received the biggest tax bill of my life.
I've had well-paid jobs, but in comparison to what footballers earn, I've not earned serious money. - Simon Weston
I've had well-paid jobs, but in comparison to what footballers earn, I've not earned serious money.
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