Q. Alongside Marina Alex. You had a huge group of friends and family waiting for you behind 18 that clearly knew the secret that we all did not know. This is going to be your last event. Why did you decide to retire now?
MARINA ALEX: I think that I wanted to end my career in the most positive way that I could. This is something I've been thinking about for a bit. It's not -- to those who are close to me probably not a surprise.
It's definitely the last few years have been tough, the travel, the grind. This is year 11. Trying to keep up with everyone out here, I'm doing my absolute best.
I'm happy to have I ended on my best, and that's not something everyone can get. I'm really thankful for that and I wouldn't change it for the world.
Q. Having thought about this for a while have you thought about what the next chapter looks like? What's next in store for you?
MARINA ALEX: Unclear yet. We're working it out. Got a couple things in the works. I'm just going to try and figure that out one step at a time.
Q. We appreciate the time. Let you get back to your friends, family, and finish off that champagne.
MARINA ALEX: Absolutely. Thank you.
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