To me the Olympic spirit embodies the magic of competition, hard work and coming to a point in your career when you're around the best athletes in the world, and having the whole world watching.

I come to Maui and go surfing, standup paddling, slacklining, swimming, and free-diving.

The moment I think about past letdowns or future hypotheticals, I mentally put myself on shaky ground. If I clear my mind of chatter, I can succeed, just like I did in 2006.

I really think positive and hope that everything works out. Because you can't really change anything.

I knew I really had to put down a good run. I played it safe, and took risks when I could, and I came in the fastest, I guess.

I think of how most people only get three weeks of vacation a year. And that, for me, seems like it would be really hard. My life feels like a vacation.

Our sport is really European, so you get to show off what you do to your friends and family and they can actually follow along.

Oh, so your middle finger has a mind of its own then?" Alex asked with an amused look.I glared at him and said, "Yeah, and she was just sticking up for me

In modern times an idea can be refuted, yes, but not retracted

Your call has atime frame, a price to pay, urgency of attention.Your call has a purpose, a pursuit, vision, commission, honors and even excellency. So what are u called to

Even more blood welled up and spilled down his arm, splattering onto the ground. “Camille’s carpet,” Magnus protested. “It’s blood,” said Will. “She ought to be thrilled.

Consciousness grows independent of the ordinary senses.

I've been sober now for a couple of years and I'm taking my sobriety very seriously - one day at a time and I am moving forward in my career.

Tammy Faye, I really like the woman. I wanted to be her kid.

The province of the soul is large enough to fill up every cranny of your time, and leave you much to answer for if one wretch be damned by your neglect.

Back then, the excise tax was designed to be a luxury tax for people who owned telephones.

Never do a thing concerning the rectitude of which you are in doubt.