I played college soccer before I was hurt, and just to be able to jump back into something that you could be so competitive at or you can achieve, to get to the Paralympics, that's the first really big achievement that you can have. It's the second biggest sporting event in the world. To be a part of it and to get a medal for that, it's unreal.

Most people fear pain. I've learned that not feeling pain is a much more frightening proposition than feeling it. In fact, there are times when I'm playing when I actually enjoy it.

With all the traveling and promotion I've been doing for 'Murderball,' its been difficult keeping up with my rugby training.

I am lucky to live in Austin, so I can enjoy the live music.

A tuna steak and a salad? Seventy bucks. Welcome to Los Angeles.

I wouldn't mind being taller or stronger.

For those of you who worry that I am a skinhead and anything that goes along with that, I am not.