My denial and irresponsible attitude about asthma put me at great risk and caused me so much needless suffering. My hope is that the kids I talk to learn to open up about their asthma, become educated about their condition, and seek help.

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

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

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

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

When I was in elementary school, we weren't allowed to do sports other than cheerleading. By junior high, they let us play, but we had to come back after 6:30 p.m. to practice because there was only one gymnasium and the boys used it first.

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