I like being by myself.

I don't know if I practiced more than anybody, but I sure practiced enough. I still wonder if somebody - somewhere - was practicing more than me.

The nature of competition is such that any number of people invariably have their eyes on the same prize you do. Recognize your assets and employ them to the best of your ability.

Once you are labeled 'the best' you want to stay up there, and you can't do it by loafing around.

If there was a payment to the bank due, and we needed shoes, she'd get the shoes, and then deal with them guys at the bank. I don't mean she wouldn't pay the bank, but the children always came first.

The best basketball announcer is one who allows you to close your eyes.

I mean, the greatest athletes in the world are African-American.