Carl Lewis

I don't intend to stay around any longer than I feel I can be No. 1.

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

The trials on the road to world harmony are no greater than the courage of those who accept the challenge.

After my swims this weekend I think coach realized, you know what, you have to have a good one getting out of this meet. So I put the suit on and had a decent swim.

An actress once advised me, 'Make sure you do your own laundry - it will keep you honest.'

I do think my old fella wasn't much of a... I don't remember him ever being a 'dad' dad. He was too busy working. It was a hard life, man.