Female athletes are supposed to be toned down. You're always supposed to talk about the team and never stand out.

My family doesn't do happy endings. We do sad endings or frustrating endings or no endings at all. We are hardwired to expect the next interruption or disappearance or broken promise.

My entire purpose is trying to be the best in the game, and if that exudes beauty too, that's pretty powerful.

You're always going to survive the pain of loss. I can live with that confidence inside of me.

I had made a vow to never stay in my home state to play, I wanted to go as far East Coast as possible, more or less to get away from my family life. I ended up staying in my home state and fell in love with it. I ended up having a beautiful relationship with my family over time and it was the best decision I've ever made.

True heros are made of hard work and integrity.

It's all in fun. I take everything with a grain of salt.