I knew that whatever I set my mind to do. I could do.

I believe in me more than anything in this world.

I thought I'd never get to see that. Florence Griffith Joyner -- every time she ran, I ran.

I had a series of childhood illnesses... scarlet fever.... pneumonia.... Polio. I walked with braces until I was at least nine years old. My life wasn't like the average person who grew up and decided to enter the world of sports.

The feeling of accomplishment welled up inside of me, three Olympic gold medals. I knew that was something nobody could ever take away from me, ever.

No matter what great things you accomplish, somebody helps you.

Sometimes it takes years to really grasp what has happened to your life.