My mother taught me very early to believe I could achieve any accomplishment I wanted to. The first was to walk without braces.

I loved the feeling of freedom in running, the fresh air, the feeling that the only person I'm competing with is me.

But when you come from a large, wonderful family, there's always a way to achieve your goals.

I ran and ran and ran every day, and I acquired this sense of determination, this sense of spirit that I would never, never give up, no matter what else happened.

When the sun is shining I can do anything; no mountain is too high, no trouble too difficult to overcome.

My mother taught me very early to believe I could achieve any accomplishment I wanted to. The first was to walk without braces.

Winning is great, sure, but if you are really going to do something in life, the secret is learning how to lose.