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People always say to me I’m an eight-year-old with money.

— Colin Jackson

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As an athlete your creative side gets crushed because there’s nothing for you to do but deliver this [performances]. But I had friends who were producers and I really loved what they were doing.

Because you’re 25, ranked number one in the world and think you’re untouchable.

If they produce what they’re supposed to produce, and get in line, then will they come back in.

Yes, If the federation have proven they’ve cleaned up their act.

The people you have to blame for Justin being in the position where Justin is in is our sport and our federation, not Justin.

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