To this day, most people think of me as the fastest human. They don't really think me as a long jumper, although that's the event I had more success in.

I'm very serious about becoming a dramatic actor. I don't want to play cameo parts walking on as Carl Lewis the athlete. I want to go on stage or screen and be taken seriously.

The trials on the road to world harmony are no greater than the courage of those who accept the challenge.

I'm not a coach and I know it. I'm too busy and it doesn't pay. I'm expensive. But I would always advise.

My life isn't interesting! It's my mom. You need to write her life and put me in it. I'm a cameo in her life.

I don't intend to stay around any longer than I feel I can be No. 1.

I'm a fast learner. I may not run as fast as I used to, but I think I still learn as fast.