Ah but you did, Mary. You overcame fear, you grabbed all your courage and asked people to vote for you, and even if you'd been an also-ran, which you weren't, you did things that were outwith your natural personality.

Anyone with the best looks, perfect body, and personality to boot, can win.

It's not the kind of winning that resonates with me.

Real courage is when you know you're licked before you begin, but you begin anyway and see it through no matter what.”