"It is an honour and pleasure to be included in Gordon Milne's collection of portraits in support of the Canadian Sports Centre. His dramatic over-sized canvases capture the intensity of the competitive spirit with bold colours and dramatic lines . And the eyes are simply incredible. All in all a great legacy for Canadian sport."

NANCY GREENE
Olympian, World Champion
Canada's Female Athlete of the 20th Century

"Wow! I really like it - to be honest I really think it is me as in I think that is the way I feel like I look. I bet that made no sense. I'm really comfortable with the image and glad I did this. I am honoured and truly think you "got" me.."

KURT BROWNING
4 Time World Champion
4 Time Canadian Champion
3 Time World Professional Champion
3 Time Olympian

"I was so nervous (to see the painting) but was so happy when I did. You have managed to show my inner self as well as the way I look to others. It is hard to explain, but when I look at it, it really gives me the sense that it is alive and thinking. I hope you are very happy with it, I am."

SONIA RODRIGUEZ
Principal Dancer,
National Ballet of Canada

"It's fantastic! It's scary too. Not only do i see a likenes of myself but I also see blends of my personality. Interestingly, I see my past and I see who I am in the present. Congratulations Gordon! Everyone I've shown loves it."