After I left the podium in Atlanta, I felt so fulfilled in my career that I lost my desire to compete at that level again.

Forests are the world's air-conditioning system-the lungs of the planet-and we are on the verge of switching it off.

Do you seriously expect me to be the first Prince of Wales in history not to have a mistress?

The less people know about what is really going on, the easier it is to wield power and authority.

I always separated sports and my personal life.

I'm a fast learner. I may not run as fast as I used to, but I think I still learn as fast.

I wouldn't be surprised if one day Carl's halo slipped and choked him.

I work with the Carl Lewis Foundation focusing on youth from high school down.

I like the pressure of having to perform so people will come to me.

You're not going to get a chance to vote for me on the ballot, but you can actually vote for what I believe in.

When I run - you can see my record - I run to win.

I enjoy my life, I love track, I'm set for life financially.

I'm a businessman and actor and I still make appearances.

You can't live your life through your children.

By carrying the torch, you will be bridging cultural and social barriers, and all the boundaries that separate nation from nation.

Some Americans just shouldnt leave the country.

There is no correlation between a childhood success and a professional athlete.

My life isn't interesting! It's my mom. You need to write about her life and put me in it. I'm a cameo in her life.

I'm not running for state Senate because I wanted to become a politician. I'm running because I wanted to serve.