Nothing is going to be handed to you -- you have to make things happen.

When you first get a hill in sight, look at the top of it only once. Then imagine yourself at the bottom of the other side.

I've always overworked in the weight room. I love working with weights. I knew they'd give me the strength I needed.

People don't pay much attention to you when you are second best. I wanted to see what it felt like to be number one.

The main reason I wanted to be successful was to get out of the ghetto. My parents helped direct my path.

I pray hard, work hard, and leave the rest to God.

I don't always have the best eating habits. I like butter and ice cream. There are days when I should work out and I don't. But it's never too late to change old habits.