The best pace is a suicide pace, and today looks like a good day to die.

When people go to a track meet, they're looking for something, a world record, something that hasn't been done before. You get all this magnetic energy, people focusing on one thing at the same time. I really get excited about it. It makes me want to compete even more. It makes it all worthwhile, all the hours of hard work.

As far as being a coach, it's always fascinated me. It's a greater responsibility than most people give it credit for because you're dealing with people.

Success isn't how far you got, but the distance you traveled from where you started.

A race is a work of art.

Somebody may beat me, but they are going to have to bleed to do it.

Having a true faith is the most difficult thing in the world. Many will try to take it from you.