We've had a good time but this is serious now. This is why we've put in all the training, all the practice, all the hard work. This is what we came here for.

While I am, of course, delighted at being the one to hit this milestone, I must confess that, along with many others, I timed my contributions tonight to give me a chance at being the lucky one.

We are disappointed because at the end of the third end the ice changed and we didn't quite get hold of it.

It would be nice to follow in Fiona's footsteps because it is everybody's dream to come home with Olympic gold and she has been behind us all the way.

I think rehearsal can be important if it's done in a way that works. Often, rehearsal can be a waste of time.

I've been spending time with her at first light from about 6am and she's been superb. But we also have to know when to leave her alone.