You give up your childhood. You miss proms and games and high-school events, and people say it's awful... I say it was a good trade. You miss something but I think I gained more than I lost.

Optimism is a happiness magnet. If you stay positive, good things and good people will be drawn to you.

As a kid, I was a pretty good little sprinter.

What is the fire that burns in your heart? If you are lucky enough to discover it, than by all means fan the flames and let the fire be the guiding light for a life worth living.

Fragile egos are put on the line every day.

I cant justify taking money away from hungry kids and needy schools to pay for the Games when corporations are willing to write the checks.

You've got to believe in yourself first. Take risks and don't be afraid to fall.