My thing I liked was to challenge guys that were smaller, guys that were supposed to be quicker. Because I think self-consciously I was trying to prove to people it wasn't just my height that was getting me across in these various sports. It was some other intrinsic things that I had that made me a good athlete.

They were willing to do anything to stop me.

I think a lot of ladies found me so attractive because I was different, and I acted on that in a way.

The toughest thing for me was growing up and being stared at and being looked at and being talked about in that particular way. Other than that it was a good childhood.

We make too much of winning. The mere fact of winning doesn't make you great.

If you have ability in a certain area, why not capitalize on it and improve it and use it?

Bill Russell helped make my dream a better dream because when you play with the best, you know you have to play your best.