I want to be a millionaire, and I don't ever want a real job.

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.

The truth, a truth, and reality are not always the same.

Is there a magical age when children become parents to their parents?

I learned that true love turns the other cheek, does not take a wrong into account, loves all people regardless of their indifference or hostility.

It's wonderful how, the moment you talk about God and love, your voice becomes hard, and your eyes fill with hatred. No, Margret, you certainly haven't the true faith.

Today, many people take for granted the notion that people whose lives are going to be very heavily affected by public policies should have a say in how they are formulated and carried out.

Too many parents make life hard for their children by trying, too zealously, to make it easy for them.

The first music I was exposed to was Stravinsky and I loved it but I don't remember it.

Being young is greatly overestimated ... Any failure seems so total. Later on you realize you can have another go.

Morals are private. Decency is public.

The orb came about because I wanted to do this kitsch sweater for Prince Charles when he went hunting and fishing with his kilt on.