The trick in writing children's books is to set up danger, mystery and excitement on page one. Force the kid to turn the page . . . Then in the middle of each chapter there's a dramatic point of excitement, and at chapter's end, a cliffhanger.

The passion to win games, the incredible, focused energy and also the camaraderie of the team were all things that I really loved.

I would hope that racism is something that just does not work in this day and age, but I know otherwise.

I'm just ultracompetitive. I will be till they put me in the grave.

I don't think people fully appreciate the trauma associated with losing. It takes a lot out of you, year after year.

Confidence is a lot of this game or any game. If you don't think you can, you won't.

Anything can happen with hard work and dedication