Breaking the world record has always been in the works. I just need the right conditions and I can make it.

Our house was always full of grandparents and aunts and uncles and cousins.

I was blessed with certain gifts and talents and God gave them to me to be the best person I can be and to have a positive impact on other people.

You don't have to sacrifice who you are to follow your beliefs.

I like golf, hiking, camping, boating and fishing.

For so long I wanted to win the gold medal.Then I won. I had to figure out what was the new motivation to take myself to that place again.

I don't think anyone chooses the decathlon as much as it chooses you.

It's not necessarily size that matters, it's how fast you move that implement.

If I look what sport has done in my life, I don't think there's any doubt that sport can change lives.

My life was very Japanese.

I love Broadway. And, I listen to country music, which I think a lot of people find surprising.

As he thought of it, though, he could not imagine what "just living" might actually be. He had never done it in his life. But he wanted to do it anyway.

Humor writers:1) Write2) Laugh3) Laugh when they write4) Write when they laugh

Historically, defense spending cuts have preceded increased international turmoil as America's global enemies sense a failure of will.

It's better to do a dull thing with style than a dangerous thing without it.

The genius of any single man can no more equal learning, than a private purse hold way with the exchequer.

Man is never so authentically himself as when at play.

I would love to direct a movie, something I really like with a great cast. What a dream!

Marriage takes work - it doesn't just happen.

One should perform even an insignificant task with respect.

Energy is essential for development, and sustainable energy is essential for sustainable development.