It is the stars, The stars above us, govern our conditions.
To be brutally honest, it's simple economics. If they want to come into cycling, sponsors need to know the team they are funding is clean, otherwise the risk is just too great.
I've been proud to be national champion.
People do make mistakes and I think they should be punished. But they should be forgiven and given the opportunity for a second chance. We are human beings.
I was awarded 'Most Aggressive Rider of the Day', generally given to the most spectacular loser of the day.
Cycling is such a stupid sport. Next time you are in a car travelling at 40mph think about jumping out - naked. That's what it's like when we crash.
The manner in which one loses the battle can sometimes outshine the victory.
I know a lot about being white - because I have to, I live in the white world. A white person doesn't live in the Indian world. I have to be white every day.
If you can count your money, you don't have a billion dollars.
The most important individual in the Iran is not President Ahmadinejad. It's the supreme leader, Ayatollah Khamenei. He was elected, but we're not talking about free and fair elections in Iran. There are certain vetting processes which take place.
Anyway, The Snack really helps me to understand that death is a part of our life. There is life, and there is darkness, always together.