I was the kind of child who worked hard every day with the cows and sheep - I was a very aggressive boy.

When you promise something, you must fulfill it.

Why should I say I will retire in three or four years? You retire the very moment you utter those words.

When I had no shoes I was comfortable - I used to run barefoot. When I wore shoes it was difficult. To run in shoes was ok, but at the beginning of my career it was hard.

I can't change everything by myself but I can be one of the people who are trying to change the situation.

I feel a social responsibility. We need to open people's eyes. There is a lack of education in Ethiopia.

What is important is to win.