“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.”

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

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.

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.

You can’t have a decent food culture without a decent coffee culture: the two things grow up together.

For me, the beauty of the blank page, or empty screen,staring up at nine thirty after two cups of coffee and a deep breath remains unique.

Kids win this’n’that every day. Thousands of them. One out of a hundred fights professionally. One out of a thousand’s worth watchin’, one out of a million’s worth coffee and doughnuts.

I like my coffee with cream and my literature with optimism.

If I died tonight I think I would like to come back as your morning coffee. Just as strong and just as necessary.

My workday begins around 11 A.M., with a cup of black coffee in each hand. If I had more hands, there would be more coffee.

The morning coffee reminds me of your waking I stir to find you.

When I was 6 years old, I was in a rock band that was horrible called ‘Dead End.’ The name kind of described us. People liked us; we would go and perform at coffee houses and stuff.