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46 quotes by Clare Balding

This article's lead section may not adequately summarize key points of its contents. Please consider expanding the lead to provide an accessible overview of all important aspects of the article. (September 2012) Clare Balding OBE Born Clare Victoria Balding (1971-01-29) 29 January 1971 (age 44) Kingsclere, Hampshire, England Nationality British Alma mater Cambridge University Occupation Sports presenter, journalist, jockey, tv...
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If you are fearful, a horse will back off. If you are calm and confident, it will come forward. For those who are often flattered or feared, the... →

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I am many things, but one of the things I am is a lesbian.

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The most important quality in a partner is a sense of humour.

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Fitting in is boring. But it takes you nearly your whole life to work that out.

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I find people interesting. People trying hard are interesting. People with a passion are interesting - whether it's old cars or taxidermy or... →

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Being made to feel like an irrelevant child was probably an asset. Benign negligence is not a bad parental attitude or at least a cross between a... →

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A lot of interviewers are looking for the dark side. They want to know about the depths of your despair and fear.

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I didn't just grow up with horses; I wanted to be one.

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I hate being alone, even for 10 minutes.

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I really love good food occasionally, but I need time to enjoy it, and I need to be hungry.

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You come across words all the time that are everyday sexism. I was described as 'competently bossy' and 'bossily competent' by a male... →

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If you look back at British history, women being allowed to play sport in schools meant they had to change their clothing. They couldn't be... →

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I get a lot of abuse on Twitter. It's mostly homophobic, but what can you do? I just either ignore it or laugh.

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