The London games mark the 24th anniversary of my winning two golds and setting the world record in the heptathlon. Someone is going to want it; records are made to be broken - it's only a matter of time. I hope mine will outlive me.

If I stop to kick every barking dog I am not going to get where I'm going.

The only person who can stop you from reaching your goals is you.

There are few restrictions on your life with asthma, as long as you take care of yourself.

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?

I'm always challenged by someone.

People assuming that because I'm a great athlete, I can dance. But no. My rhythm is off a little bit.