I took cooking classes when I was younger; girls weren't interested in me, and I thought I may be alone for the rest of my life.

Be optimistic about everything in life.

I don't go out and just try to score. I score because there is an opportunity to score.

I know fear is an obstacle for some people, but it is an illusion to me . . . Failure always made me try harder next time.

I know what I would do if I were coach. I'd determine our strengths and weaknesses and utilize them. And it's pretty clear what our strength is.

My fellow Wilmington, North Carolina native Meadowlark Lemon is a true national treasure. I watched him play for the Harlem Globetrotters when I was growing up and his skill with the basketball and dedication to the game were an inspiration not only to me, but to kids all around the world.

Not every flying hero has a cape.