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

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

I know what I want when I start a marathon: to win! But what do you want? Make sure you're clear in advance and don't go out too fast.

If you are a really good marathoner, you have to run New York.

I find the business world hard.

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

If you're planning only to make money and nothing else, you'll be broke.