I've never changed my life since I was 4 and went to the YMCA with a gym bag. I still have that philosophy. In fact, I still have that gym bag.

When my wrestlers got their hands raised, I jumped for joy.

A lot of my intensity in wrestling was due to my mental preparation before the matches. I got myself into a different world.

The easiest thing to do in the world is pull the covers up over your head and go back to sleep.

The 1st period is won by the best technician. The 2nd period is won by the kid in the best shape. The 3rd period is won by the kid with the biggest heart.

Wrestling is the only sport I've ever competed in that puts you totally in a situation of constant motion without breaks. I could play football or baseball, swim -- but there's always some kind of situation that would break my thoughts, break my concentration.

If you are afraid to fail, you will never succeed.