Simon Weston Born : August 8, 1961 Browse All Authors Top 14 quotes by Simon Weston 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. Simon Weston fashion girl children After I was injured, I had several good examples of "Get on with it, stop whinging and life can be what you make it," because the world doesn't stop turning when you have a boo-boo. Simon Weston boo-boo example world I've always been very hopeful but I also know that as long as you've got a good work ethic, almost anything is achievable and I learned that in the armed forces. Simon Weston hopeful work-ethic long 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 cash lines cards When I bought out my first autobiography I received the biggest tax bill of my life. Simon Weston taxes bills firsts 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 live-life who-i-am journey 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 addiction problem If you constantly dwell on the past that's where you end up living. Simon Weston dwell-on-the-past ends past I've had well-paid jobs, but in comparison to what footballers earn, I've not earned serious money. Simon Weston wells serious jobs When I get angry, I start thinking about the people involved and they don't deserve my time. Simon Weston my-time people thinking Everyone in my family was a very serious worker, always with a determination to provide for each other. Simon Weston my-family serious determination Becoming a public figure gave me a platform to help people. Simon Weston becoming helping people If I'm out shopping and someone talks to me, I get startled, as I'm not a natural celebrity. Simon Weston talk-to-me shopping natural I haven't stopped working hard since I was 15. Simon Weston hard havens
