It wasn't until I was 14 and watched the 1976 Olympic games on television that I really started to dream about the big time. I remember seeing Evelyn Ashford in the 100 meters, and she was going to UCLA.

Society always needs a level playing field. In order to do that, you have to have opportunity, and providing that opportunity begins with 'how do we bridge that gap,' that so-called Digital Divide? How can we get internet into every home possible?

The person who talks a lot or talks over people misses out because they weren't listening.

I love track and field, but I also know the day will come when I will have to do something else.

Age is no barrier. It's a limitation you put on your mind.

I set my sights on making an Olympic team, not realizing how tough it was going to be.

I maintained my edge by always being a student; you will always have something new to learn.