On being a ''very gangly, tall, and awkward looking'' kid at school:
''It was tough but I don't think it was tougher than any other child's upbringing. Everyone has to go through their personal battles, whether they were bullied or bullying. A lot of kids suffer from bullying in school, and I don't see mine as being that bad. I had the other focuses, and because I was so good at a young age, people stayed away from me.''
On Marilyn Manson:
''I was different, and he was different. He's very smart, and I loved that he does what he wants to do. I wanted to be like that. I just felt special when I listened to his music, and it's always on my iPod before games.''
On missing out on things growing up:
''I wouldn't have done it any differently. I didn't know that I was missing out then as a kid. Obviously, growing up hearing stories of parties and things, but I just wanted to play basketball. I think I made up for the parties and things in my early 20s.''
On being the best female basketballer in the world:
''I don't really think about it. Nobody really talks to me like that. It's not something I'm conscious of. My family and people who have known me all my life, they see me for who I am, and crack open a beer or a bottle of wine with me. They know I have to train, but the rest of it is really laid-back.''
On her private life:
''I don't really have a private life. I've found it difficult as an athlete, to maintain a relationship. It's not one of my best points but I've got family and friends who compensate for that. When I was younger I went out and had a lot of fun, and there were moments when people criticised me for that, and you know what, I'm young, I'm going to do that, and anyone who is going to get on me for that … I really didn't care.''
On one day coaching her own child in basketball:
''I wouldn't be coaching. If I have a child, I don't think I'd be a coach. I don't think I'd ever become a coach … but if I do have children, and they want to play, I'd get them in with the best.''