I think the concept of seeking fame and fortune in women's football in the States is a bit idyllic.

I couldn't have been a great goalkeeper without power, agility and quickness.

I think it's my personality to overcome things, learn from them and become stronger, both personally and professionally. To be honest, I welcome those hardships.

There are no shortcuts. If you feel good, you'll look good, you'll play good. Work hard every day. No matter what your strengths and weaknesses, there's no substitute for hard work.

I've learned that winning isn't everything, and it's more about the journey. But at the end of the day, I just want to stand on the podium with the gold medal.

There are so many different walks of life, so many different personalities in the world. And no longer do you have to be a chameleon and try and adapt to that environment - you can truly be yourself.

I like to read books and be alone; I'm not social butterfly person.

True heros are made of hard work and integrity.

I don't need a captain's band to lead a team to victory.

I think every athlete has their window of opportunity, and you just have to jump on it. You never know when it can end. So I'm just trying to live large while I have the opportunity.

I just want to stay in my hotel room, read my book. I enjoy that private time.

The blessings and grace of God is my greatest wealth.

Tell me to what you pay attention and I will tell you who you are.

A documentary photograph is not a factual photograph.

Eyes that look are common; eyes that see are rare.

I'd love to open a private museum in Paris, London, or New York, but I don't have the money. If I were Bill Gates or Paul Allen, the first thing I would do is build a museum.

I think the world that I grew up in was like being in this sort of magical artistic garden.

I give him (Frank Howard during April 28, 1968 two-hitter) shoulder, back, foot and the ball last," and Frank Howard commented, "He threw everything at me but the ball.

Hopes are but the dreams of those that wake.

There have been only rare moments in history where individual histories were able to run their course without wars or revolutions.

If you can't laugh at yourself, who can you laugh at?