Joe Frazier is ugly. He has no rhythm, no footwork, no class, he cannot talk.

What I will remember most about Mr Mandela is that he was a man whose heart, soul and spirit could not be contained or restrained by racial and economic injustices, metal bars or the burden of hate and revenge.

I won the Olympic gold medal in Rome, Italy. Olympic champion. The Russian standing right here, and the Pole right here.

I had something to do, which most kids really need. Something they can look forward to - a goal, a purpose to work towards. Something to achieve. Keeps them out of trouble.

Lighting that torch in Atlanta didn't make me nervous. Standing up to the government - that made me nervous.

War on nations changes maps. War on poverty maps change.

I can love freedom and the flesh and blood of my people moreso than I do the money.