I know there are a lot of people out there who have the best intentions but not the voice, so it’s about people like me to give them a voice and hear their ideas. Carl Lewis Read Quote
I tell you, it was kind of two-fold. I fortunately had a lot of support. My coach was amazing – he told me to focus on being prepared and that is what I did. Every athlete is nervous – any athlete who tells you they’re not nervous isn’t telling you the truth. I was as prepared as I could be. Carl Lewis Read Quote
I have no intention of lingering through a season, just to have a chance to be an alternate on a relay. I don’t want that. Carl Lewis Read Quote
I’m very serious about becoming a dramatic actor. I don’t want to play cameo parts walking on as Carl Lewis the athlete. I want to go on stage or screen and be taken seriously. Carl Lewis Read Quote
Track and field is the best way to reach out for kids. It doesn’t matter how fast you are. You always want to beat someone. Carl Lewis Read Quote
I found the emotion that as an athlete you block out, and it really helped me to understand myself as a person. I’m a really emotional person and it helped make me a better person. Carl Lewis Read Quote
