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

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.

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.

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

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.

Too many athletes don’t have the ability to set a goal and then carefully go towards it.

I am eighty years old. There seems to be nothing to add to this statement. I have reached the age of undecorated facts – facts that refuse to be softened by sentiment, or confused by nobility of phrase.

When under the influence of certain (or some) reasons (or causes) (alcohol, war, etc – added Spir here) the low instincts are unbridled (or unrestrained).

Just wonderin’, waitin’, worryin’ about some silly little things, that just don’t add up to nothin’.

My everyday look has definitely become more low maintenance, but accessories are everything.

We add to it every now and then. It includes things like never date a guy whose computer costs more than his car (you’ll never get him to pay attention to you except over instant messages)

I rush to add that I find the Web infinitely useful for rustling up information, settling arguments or locating the legends of rock stars.

Expect nothing in return. Over time, these random acts of kindness will really add

The shuttle is the worst $20 you’ll ever save. It adds 90 minutes to whatever a Town Car or cab would have been.