Scientists have proven that it's impossible to long-jump 30 feet, but I don't listen to that kind of talk. Thoughts like that have a way of sinking into your feet.

I'm not Carl Lewis the athlete any more. I'm growing into a new person with new interests and new goals.

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.

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'm a businessman and actor and I still make appearances.

After I left the podium in Atlanta, I felt so fulfilled in my career that I lost my desire to compete at that level again.

We cannot rest until we make sure that our families can afford to live and raise their kids here, that our seniors can remain in their homes and afford their health and pharmaceutical costs.