There is no correlation between a childhood success and a professional athlete. – Carl Lewis
We cannot rest until we make sure that our families can afford to live and raise their kids here, that our seniors can remain in their homes and afford their health and pharmaceutical costs. – Carl Lewis
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 theyre not nervous isnt telling you the truth. I was as prepared as I could be. – Carl Lewis
To this day, most people think of me as the fastest human. They dont really think me as a long jumper, although thats the event I had more success in. – Carl Lewis