He took to the stage to make a speech, and said: “You, our Olympians and
Paralympians, will inspire people up and down this country, and far beyond
its borders.
“For all of us mere mortals, and I include my brother, who still drones
on about beating Usain Bolt – which never counted because it was a false
start – this is a lifetime opportunity.
“We will witness an exceptional moment in our island history. The mood
in London will be electric, ecstatic and amazing. I simply can’t wait.”
He joked that he had been invited to take part in the Games, but said London
2012 chief Lord Coe did not have enough faith in him.
“Naturally I was asked to compete for Team GB in every sport, but sadly
Lord Coe said there were London pigeons with more athletic prowess than me,”
he said.
“Anyway, to adapt a famous phrase from Sir Steve Redgrave, if you see me
in a pair of Speedos by the swimming pool during the Olympics, shoot me!”
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