 Be cocky. Walk into the Georgia Dome like you own it. |
| In L.A., we had a game room with a new sensation called Pac-Man. |
| I love her attitude, but as much as I'd like to bring my medals to a speech or appearance, I never do. |
| If I had a bad performance in a particular leotard, I threw it in the trash. |
| Many medal winners dream of competing in a sport other than the one they're famous for. |
| As a kid, I was a pretty good little sprinter. |
| The endorsement game has been very good to me. |
| That's because the International Olympic Committee has a policy of never replacing medals. |
| Former Olympians also get paid to make appearances. Many of them won their medals in an era when Olympic success didn't go hand-in-hand with financial success. |
| Many athletes competing in Atlanta wouldn't be here if it weren't for corporate support. |
| Companies that support sports developmental programs in our communities should also be applauded. |
| You give up your childhood. You miss proms and games and high-school events, and people say it's awful... I say it was a good trade. You miss something but I think I gained more than I lost. |
| Getting to know athletes from all over the planet is a big part of the Olympic experience. |
| As simple as it sounds, we all must try to be the best person we can: by making the best choices, by making the most of the talents we've been given. |
| For six years, I kept my five Olympic medals wrapped in a plastic bread bag beneath my bed. |
| Pay-per-view would deprive many kids of the delight of seeing the Olympics. |
| I usually don't mind giving autographs, but when hundreds of folks with paper and pen start coming at you, it's time to seek shelter. |
| In the dressing room, I always put on my right shoe first. Same thing for my right wristband. |
| Fragile egos are put on the line every day. |
| Having a home away from the media glare is important to world-class athletes. |
