It was not until two years ago after constant encouragement to try it, that I got hold of a racquet and finally did.

She only decided to run in late November, she said, after encouragement from a training partner.

After encouragement by her husband, Dave Simpson, she moved into writing and producing.

A keen water baby, she began swimming at the age of three after encouragement from her parents.

After encouragement, he goes to use it but the toilet bubbles up and turns into a monster, which kills his parents.

Frusciante released the album after encouragement from several friends, who told him that there was "no good music around anymore."

He started learning to play the violin at the age of seven after encouragement from a fiddle playing uncle.

After encouragement from fellow members of a writing group, Bourret began once more trying to find an agent for her book.

After much encouragement and support from her father, however, she plucks up the courage to carry on.

But after some duct tape and encouragement, the "Grayback" completed a run.