You must relate athletic experiences to life.

It doesn't matter what people think of me. I've lived my life.

Publicity is like poison; it doesn't hurt unless you swallow it.

The minute you think you've got it made, disaster is just around the corner.

In every life, there have to be some shadows. Look at me. My life has been filled with sunshine. A beautiful and caring wife. Five healthy children. I got to do what I loved. How many people are that lucky?

You have to perform at a consistently higher level than others. That's the mark of a true professional.