In Cuba we use our champions to promote the sport.

I got involved in athletics during physical education lessons at school.

Be very strong... be very methodical in your life if you want to be a champion.

Then I received support from the Government to compete for my country, and to represent Cuba in competition.

We are just not made up to be middle distance runners.

Anyone who attempts anything original in the world must expect a bit of ridicule.

I run in practically every single road race in my country, 5k, 10k just to promote the sport.

The most important part of this is to prepare the athlete for life in general and then be able to compete.

You never know the limit of a human being.

The medal is not for yourself. It couldn't be done without the support and help of my people, runners, and coaches

I love music, and outside of work my family keeps me very busy, I have five children to keep track of.

The moment God is figured out with nice neat lines and definitions, we are no longer dealing with God.

Artists, by their free expressions, encourage others to be free. This is the quality that makes works of art enduring.

You have the chance to remain silent. Everything you say will be misused.

Walk humbly with the Creator on earth.

And this was your friend?" Cordelia raised her eyebrows. "Seems to me the only difference between your friends and your enemies is how long the stand around chatting before they shoot you.

It took me realizing that a broken heart has never actually killed anyone to find the courage to ask for what I want, in just about every situation. That was part of my own growing up.

I just show up to the yard, work hard, and play as hard as I can.

We don't usually write up accidents involving rabbits. - Joe Morelli

I never had any question that my parents loved me. I had a real sense of self confidence.

Children born of fairy stock Never need for shirt or frock, Never want for food or fire, Always get their heart's desire.