My father showed me so much love. He showed my brother so much love.

I think every athlete has their window of opportunity, and you just have to jump on it. You never know when it can end. So I'm just trying to live large while I have the opportunity.

I don't need a captain's band to lead a team to victory.

I know that I'm breaking down barriers. And I know that in the end I'm doing a great thing.

I am proud of who I am, and nobody's going to steal that.

I hate the cliche of 'just have fun,' but what I've seen in today's sports, especially with parents, is they put so much pressure on the kids.

In truth, 2007 was the hardest year of my life. I lost my best friend. I lost my father.