Even as a fierce competitor I try to smile.
I'm at peace with myself. The main thing is not letting people dictate what I do or what I am.
You're the only one who can make the difference. Whatever your dream is, go for it.
The looks, the stares, the giggles . . . I wanted to show everybody that I could do better and also that I could read.
When you are honest and open with young people, they let you in.
My father is my idol, so I always did everything like him. He used to work two jobs and still come home happy every night.