I think what I represent is achieving what you want in life. It's a matter of your attitude. Some people have a negative attitude, and that's their disability.

Sometimes parents limit the experiences their kids will have, saying they are going to fail; they can't ride a bike or do sports.

If you want to be known for whom you are as a person, then your responsibility it to make your qualities more visible. I believe if you don't you are becoming a victim.

I wanted to run my race. I didn't want to sit there and play games and see who could kick the hardest. I wanted it to be a race.

If all you do is make excuses, then that is how people see you. Make your strengths visible.

Don't listen to negative influences. Believe in yourself, and show others what you can do. Only "you" can find your potential.

People suddenly expected less of me and I didn't want that. Not only could I keep up with sighted kids, I could excel. I have an intense competiveness that was always in me.