[2] Although he had a negative reaction at first ("We ended up going to the rink, and I hated it"), he eventually grew interested in figuring out how to jump and spin.

In 1993, he moved to Canada and was coached by Doug Leigh at the Mariposa School of Skating in Barrie, Ontario.

[4] He was the British national champion for seven consecutive years before his streak was interrupted by Neil Wilson in the 1996–97 season.

[1] Cousins retired from eligible competition in 1998 but continued to skate in shows, including touring with Stars on Ice until 2007.

In May 2010, he joined the International Skating School at Planet Ice, Coventry, and Silver Blades, Altrincham.