I'm a realist and I always have been.

The Babe is here. Who's coming in second?

Winning has always meant much to me, but winning friends has meant the most.

You can't win them all but you can try.

The formula for success is simple: practice and concentration then more practice and more concentration.

I really do miss playing basketball. I don't play a lot of pick-up games. But I do like using basketball as a form of cross training.

I would like 'I Dream of Genie' powers.

I set my sights on making an Olympic team, not realizing how tough it was going to be.

I might attempt Zumba. I haven't yet, but I thought it would be a lot of fun and different.

I'm not shy. I'm modest, but I'm very outgoing.

I've had asthma my entire life.

People assuming that because I'm a great athlete, I can dance. But no. My rhythm is off a little bit.

I love track and field, but I also know the day will come when I will have to do something else.

I'm always challenged by someone.

Even at 10 or 12, I was a hot, fast little cheerleader.

I learned to listen and listen very well. It helped me athletically and in the classroom as well.

There are few restrictions on your life with asthma, as long as you take care of yourself.

Once I leave this earth, I know I've done something that will continue to help others.

Ask any athlete: We all hurt at times. I'm asking my body to go through seven different tasks. To ask it not to ache would be too much.