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'd like to say to all my fans out there, thanks for the support. And to all my doubters, thank you very much because you guys have also pushed me.

We Jamaicans are not so much stressed about time, you know, but you have to stay on top of it. And, of course, on the track, every time we go on the track, it is all about the seconds and the fractions of a second that count.

I try to live my life to the best, but I just always preach that you should just work hard and do your best.

Every season something happens so I programme that in; something will happen.

I wouldn't say I'm a phenomenon, just a great athlete.

But if I keep my core and back strong, the scoliosis doesn't really bother me.