I can be a bit impatient sometimes. If I'm really focusing on something, I can expect everybody to move at the same pace, and that's probably not massively endearing. Sebastian Coe biteendearexpect Change image and share on social
Inspirational leaders need to have a winning mentality in order to inspire respect. It is hard to trust in the leadership of someone who is half-hearted about their purpose, or only sporadic in focus or enthusiasm. Sebastian Coe enthusiasmfocushalf share on social
Everybody recognises that giving young people competitive outlet through sport is a very good thing. Sebastian Coe competitivegivegood Change image and share on social
The great thing about athletics is that it's like poker sometimes: you know what's in your hand, and it may be a load of rubbish, but you've got to keep up the front. Sebastian Coe athleticfrontgreat Change image and share on social
I'm a Chelsea season-ticket holder, and I've supported them for 37 years, so any judgment of Manchester United by me is seen as biased. Sebastian Coe biaschelseahave Change image and share on social
The Olympics are a world apart from racing for a record. You put out of your mind pretty much what anyone else doing in the race. Sebastian Coe mindolympicpretty Change image and share on social
I'm such an odd mix of things. My grandfather was Indian: I've got more family living in India than I do in the U.K. My old man was East London. I was brought up in Yorkshire. My great-grandfather was Irish. Sebastian Coe bringeastfamily share on social
When I moved to Sheffield and went to a secondary modern in the Seventies, there were certain challenges: if you've got a name like Sebastian, you either learn to fight or to run. Sebastian Coe challengefighthave Change image and share on social
I have always been very good at being able to structure my time. My mother had a huge influence on me. My dad was my coach. He was a hugely influential figure. Sebastian Coe coachdadfigure Change image and share on social
I don't think I am a workaholic. I prefer to keep busy. It is better than the alternative. Sebastian Coe alternativebusyprefer Change image and share on social