I had worked so hard; that was my opportunity. And my mom was just able to turn it around for me. She helped me to be able to see the other side of things and that this is not the end for me.

I'm always nervous. If I wasn't nervous, it would be weird. I get the same feeling at all the big races. It's part of the routine, and I accept it. It means I'm there and I'm ready.

I have learned that track doesn't define me. My faith defines me. I'm running because I have been blessed with a gift.

I'm really laid back but I still like to dress up sometimes.

I always want to give more than I gave yesterday.

I try to think about my goals. I think about my competitors-I know they're working hard, and if they are, I have to work hard too. I have to be one step ahead of them.

Everyone sees the glory moments, but they don't see what happens behind the scenes.

Every moment is not great and sometimes those are the moments in which you learn the most.

My speed is a gift from God, and I run for His glory. Whatever I do, it all comes from him.

Philippians 1:21 is very special to me because it helps to keep my life centered.

I'm just competitive. It doesn't matter what it is. I want to win.

Compensate the lack of love from the world with an abundance of self-love. Work on happiness inside. The external world will respond.

This moment is history.

I drive the same car that I've driven since I was 16. That's who I am.

The only thing worse than a Mets game is a Mets doubleheader.

Nobody who was shooting dice wanted to get a dance.

I only wore makeup when I went onstage.

My dad was Jewish. My mom is not. So I was not raised anything.

The need for education for the individual student should be recognized... home, neighborhood. But instead of that, we have the future being determined by standardized testing.

I won't hold my opponent's youth and inexperience against him.

There's no doctor like meat and drink.