I don't think of myself as an explorer but as an athlete.

I don't really think of myself as a heartthrob.

But I like to think an athlete is an athlete.

Me just being myself in public or on TV is the biggest nightmare in the world.

When I'm skiing, I listen to electronic music. It's repetitive and let's me get into a groove and crank out the miles.

Environmental scientists in Canada said it was impossible for me to get to the Pole in 2004... I said 'no,' it's still OK, and I can still get there, and I did.