I got interested in decathlon because a coach that I had was a big fan of Bruce Jenner, and he just saw the ability in me - but when it came down to it, I knew my best chance at a college scholarship would be in track and field.

I always know where the scissors are.

Through everything I've gone through- and I've been everywhere, at the top of the world, in jail, hung over drunk - I never gave up my dream of winning a gold medal in the Olympics.

There is nothing better than having a personal-best day, being in shape and pushing myself beyond my own limits.

You know why divorce costs so much? Because it is worth it!

You need to become more than one type of athlete. You have to be a sprinter, a weight man and a distance guy all in one.

As a young athlete, it was first about having fun; then it was about winning.