For softball, we need the Olympics. For young girls dreaming of that Olympic dream, that's where it's at, and that's where it all started in '96 for our sport.

I'm pretty adaptable and can adjust to any environment.

You have been doing something that has brought you success, and you are in the playoffs because you have been doing some thing right.

The best compliment I've gotten was being compared to Randy Johnson. We're both hard-throwing.

I still think there are some pitches in this pitching arm, so I will continue playing with USA Softball, but knowing that this could be the last time a softball player stands on the Olympic podium and has the opportunity of experiencing this - it was emotional.

I'm a role model for lots of young girls.

For softball, we need the Olympics. For young girls dreaming of that Olympic dream, that's where it's at, and that's where it all started in '96 for our sport.