I've had to learn that not everybody does things my way. But I do expect the absolute best of everyone around me, and I'm disappointed when people don't expect that of themselves.

I had already been into my professional career for six years and had not won an individual gold medal at the Olympics. There was a tremendous amount of pressure going into 1996 to get it done.

Along with trustworthiness, consistency is the thing to look for when you surround yourself with people who can help you on your quest.

When you're gone I can go running though the house screaming and no one will ever hear me.

Examine the opportunities, the challenges you've given yourself.

I work hard to improve myself as a person - as a father, as a husband, as a manager. I'm always on that mission.

I've had to learn that not everybody does things my way. But I do expect the absolute best of everyone around me, and I'm disappointed when people don't expect that of themselves.