I think sometimes, when you're on top and all you do is win, win, win, win, win, you get lazy and lose focus. When you lose it opens your eyes and you get serious. There is always a time when it is good to lose, at the right time for you.

I was always brought up to believe in Him [God], and to behave in certain ways. That is what my parents taught me and I always trust my parents. They have great values.

Racing comes easily to me, especially the 100 metres. That is why, no matter how fast I run the run the 100 metres, the 200 will always mean more to me, because of the effort I've put in.

There's a lot of great Olympians, but for me, I try to prove myself as one of the best - and that's the key thing.

There are so many Jamaican people here in London, it's going to be like being at home for me.

I can't really live outside Jamaica. I can be away, but only for a while.

You do not want to get married at 22! Especially if you're famous, because girls are going to be throwing themselves at you.