I think every genius person has a bit of insanity.

I think I'm a person who is proud of my [Christian] faith and where I come from.

I think it's very important, even if you're not in organized sports, but just to be active, to be healthy.

As a female athlete, you're always fighting to be on a level playing field with your male counterparts. But I believe the Olympics is great for young girls; they get to be exposed to so many different sports and to these really strong women. It's an opportunity to showcase what we do, which is something that men get the opportunity to do on a pretty regular basis.

I had worked so hard; that was my opportunity. And my mom was just able to turn it around for me. She helped me to be able to see the other side of things and that this is not the end for me.

I know that they [Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Florence Griffith-Joyner and even Wilma Rudolph] have paved the way and they have been a source of inspiration.

As you get older, there are going to be a few more challenges, but thankfully I'm still feeling good.