I told him, 'Son, what is it with you: Is it ignorance or apathy?'
He said, 'Coach, I don't read more

I told him, 'Son, what is it with you: Is it ignorance or apathy?'
He said, 'Coach, I don't know and I don't care.'
(on a former player)

The only one who can beat me is me.

The only one who can beat me is me.

He treats us like men. He lets us wear earrings.
(on his coach, John Jenkins, 1991)

He treats us like men. He lets us wear earrings.
(on his coach, John Jenkins, 1991)

Most people never run far enough on their first wind to find out they've got a second.

Most people never run far enough on their first wind to find out they've got a second.

When I was 40, my doctor advised me that a man in his 40s shouldn't play tennis. I heeded his read more

When I was 40, my doctor advised me that a man in his 40s shouldn't play tennis. I heeded his advice carefully and could hardly wait until I reached 50 to start again.

There was endless action - not just football, but sailboats, tennis and other things: movement. There was endless talk - read more

There was endless action - not just football, but sailboats, tennis and other things: movement. There was endless talk - the ambassador at the head of the table laying out the prevailing wisdom, but everyone else weighing in with their opinions and taking part.

Wrestling is ballet with violence.

Wrestling is ballet with violence.

I worked very hard. I felt I could play the game. The only thing that could stop me was myself.

I worked very hard. I felt I could play the game. The only thing that could stop me was myself.

Soccer players can do it for 90 minutes in all positions!

Soccer players can do it for 90 minutes in all positions!