I stay as far away from politics as possible, or any controversy.

When I was younger I always wanted to impress, to be good for my country, to make them feel good, and sometimes that meant I didn't focus on myself enough. I learned I had to put myself first. And it's fine because I want for me the same thing that they want for me, which is to win.

You can't really give away anything in your book ... should be exciting, it's my life, and I'm a cool and exciting guy.

I have dedicated my life to the 200m, I really love the 200m a lot.

I want to be one of the greatest athletes ever to live, not only in track and field, but in all of general sport.

If you're the Olympic champion then they have to wait four more years to get you again.

People always say I'm a legend, but I'm not. Not until I've defended my Olympic titles. That's when I've decided I'll be a legend.