A lot of times people say, 'You act like a grandmother, you're just totally laid back, nothing bothers you.'

I always promised myself that if I was in position to be successful, I wouldn't take it for granted, because I know in the past how hard I've worked.

I've always been a step ahead. A lot of people haven't experienced the things I've experienced, and made me a stronger person. The life I've been exposed to has let me know what step to take and how not to go back a step. I take life one day at a time, and I prepare myself for each one of those days.

I'm kind of a quiet leader, and I just try to lead by example. But then sometimes you have to say something.

It's an honor to be considered in the same breath, but I'm not Michael Jordan. I'm the first Chamique Holdsclaw. And I think that's where the women's game has to get to, when women are recognized on their own.

I don't know if I'm the best. There are better shooters, better defenders, but there aren't too many female who play the game like I do.

I think I have a great sense of me as a person.