“Realize that from the start, every activity that comprises the journey has value and the ability to teach you something.”

Once you have selected a sport or a creative activity, the rules are pretty much the same.

By the time I had finished my coffee and returned to the streets, the rain had temporarily abated, but the streets were full of vast puddles where the drains where unable to cope with the volume of water.

Anabolic steroids were not banned until after the 72 Olympics.

I’ve found that since I’ve been playing the acoustic, listening to a horn player has left me thinking, well, what can I do with that? But somehow piano players, I feel more of a connection to , now that I’m using the acoustic.

Whatever pursuit you undertake, the requirements should start with a love of what it is that you are pursuing.

The ability to mingle with so many countries and cultures is extremely valuable for men and women.

There is no magic move or secret that creates victory but lots of little items that, when added together, can make you victorious.

The Olympic Games of the Modern Era began in 1896 in the city of Athens.

Behind every good decathlete, there’s a good doctor.

I have competed before empty stadiums a lot in my career.

A key factor is to do training that is fun.

A buddy will keep you honest and add a dimension of fun to your workout.

Understand from top to bottom what the effort requires.

Athens will again be the host of the Games in 2004, but there are rumors that they might be switched if the Greeks don’t begin to construct the sites faster.

I think that money has changed my sport.

People need to know that by donating, coaching, and just lending support, anyone can become part of the wonderful global family.

Inspiration is there all the time. For everyone whose mind is not clouded over with thoughts whether they realize it or not.

Realizing that anyone can do it is the first step.

When I was younger, I felt like I could say anything and it was funny.

You’ve got mountains of your own, I’ll bet on it. Take heart. Be encouraged. Remain steadfast.

Growing up in New York, I was sort of shocked when I realized that my children are Californians.

Realizing that everyone (consciously or subconsciously) feels alone too – but no matter what, we’re actually ALL together – is what has helped evolve my way of thinking about it.

Feeling alone is what most likely sparked this way of thinking.

They’re all a huge influence on me. For me, just following rock history and watching Darkness On the Edge of Town and realizing that’s it’s okay to be obsessed with a snare sound because Bruce Springsteen was obsessed with a snare sound.