Scales are not allowed in my house.
I just skated for the fun of it.
I'm not the most patient of people.
I draw from the crowd a lot.
I do have motivation. A lot of motivation.
No place is better than Akron.
Wherever there are birds, there is hope.
Summer is the season of wild birds.
I'm used to being the underdog.
You're either an Olympian or not in swimming.
Leadership is something I was born with.
My life was very Japanese.
I know there's life after the Olympics.
I love to play pool.
Our athletes are our heroes.
I just like to act.
To act is to be committed, and to be committed is to be in danger.
For kids it's natural to be competitive.
I was a borderline guy in the NFL.
Life isn't a promise; it's a present
Goals determine what you're going to be.
