You've got to make a lot of sacrifices and spend a lot of time if you really want to achieve with this sport, or in any sport, or in anything truly worthwhile.

Seven out of 10 black faces you see on television are athletes. The black athlete carries the image of the black community. He carries the cross, in a way, until blacks make inroads in other dimensions.

I accepted the face that as much as I want to lead others, and love to be around other people, in some essential way, I am something of a loner.

My potential is more than can be expressed within the bounds of my race or ethnic identity.

Regardless of how you feel inside, always try to look like a winner.

With what we give, we make a life.

When we were together, I loved you deeply and you gave me so much happiness I can never repay you.