"All the people that were rooting on me to fail, at the end of the day, they have to wake up tomorrow and have the same life that they had before they woke up today. They have the same personal problem…"

"I'm a champion. That's what I am. That's what I'm built for."

"I'm just trying to inspire the next generation."

"I'm just trying to make history. That's all I'm trying to do."

"I'm just trying to be a role model for my kids and for the kids around the world."