I never competed against athletes. I competed against perfection.

If you don't have confidence, you'll always find a way not to win.

Scientists have proven that it's impossible to long-jump 30 feet, but I don't listen to that kind of talk. Thoughts like that have a way of sinking into your feet.

My best year of track competition was the first year I ate a vegan diet.

I want to be remembered as a person who felt there was no limitation to what the human body and mind can do and be the inspiration to lead people to do things they never hoped to do.

Channel your energy. Focus.

It's all about the journey, not the outcome.

Life is about timing and overcoming difficult things.

My thoughts before a big race are usually pretty simple. I tell myself: Get out of the blocks, run your race, stay relaxed. If you run your race, you'll win... channel your energy. Focus.

Join me in the final race to smash poverty and achieve the UN Millennium Development Goals

The trials on the road to world harmony are no greater than the courage of those who accept the challenge.

When you draw a line in the sand, be careful it is not low tide.

Anyone who has gumption knows what it is and anyone who hasn't can never know what it is.

We carry within ourselves the direction our lives will take. Within ourselves burn the timeless, fateful stars.

For me, the live show is sort of the ultimate expression of this journey that I've been on.

I was a huge fan of 'Arrested Development,' and there's just something it tickles in me and it's bright and it's hilarious.

Just because you’re taught that something’s right and everyone believes it’s right, it don’t make it right.

If you are not the member of any religion, it means that you are the member of truth!

I came from a communist country where there are no luxury cars.

The most important thing is that there is clear reporting structure and everyone knows what it is.

I think that for me, as far as audience expectations and how you manage your anxiety, it helps to keep things in perspective.