You're not going to get a chance to vote for me on the ballot, but you can actually vote for what I believe in.

I know there are a lot of people out there who have the best intentions but not the voice, so it's about people like me to give them a voice and hear their ideas.

By carrying the torch, you will be bridging cultural and social barriers, and all the boundaries that separate nation from nation.

It's all about the journey, not the outcome.

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.

I have no intention of lingering through a season, just to have a chance to be an alternate on a relay. I don't want that.

My thoughts before a big race are usually pretty simple. I tell myself: Get out of the blocks, run your race, stay relaxed. If you run your race, you'll win... channel your energy. Focus.