"I lost all memory, lost speech, couldn't walk. I was paralysed. I delved deep within and got some advice from Elders about alternative healing practices."

"By the time I'm finished I should have my own house, two cars and probably about three kids. I haven't told the girlfriend about that yet."

"By the time I'm finished I should have my own house, two cars and probably about three kids. I haven't told the girlfriend about that yet."

"When I make my doctor's appointment they say 'Lyn, do you want to come in at 11 o'clock?' I say 'Forget it, bingo starts at 11'."

"I didn't think I had a problem. I was playing footy and I'd go and train and then after training I'd be drinking. The night before games. After the game. It was taking over my life."

"I'm pretty done with the sad stories; I'd like to hear all good ones now."

"I'm pretty done with the sad stories; I'd like to hear all good ones now."

"When Ernie Dingo found out I was Aboriginal, he was really supportive. There weren't many of us Kooris around ABC TV at the time."

"I was broken, I was hurt, I was angry and the only thing that helped me out was alcohol and drugs."

"It's a birthright to remain connected to communities, culture and to their histories."