The Games are just a nice, positive way to build friendships, camaraderie and, of course, self-esteem. Plus, the Games are a great opportunity for people to participate in sports who normally wouldn't.

It's great to be out and proud.

Well, unless you're Wayne Gretzky or Michael Jordan, you need the full support of your team.

People wait in line to see me, saying there's plenty of living to be done even if you have an HIV diagnosis. People say they are 10- or 15-year survivors and still moving forward.

To me, peanut butter is the breakfast of champions!

Never underestimate your ability to make someone else's life better - even if you never know it.

I am a firm believer that you don't achieve greatness on your own. There is always someone there to lend a hand