Tionne Watkins Quotes

I made my dream come true despite all the obstacles - no money, no training, no skis, no snow.

I love people who succeed in life overcoming various odds.

Winning gold and three silver medals at the Paralympic games is something I'll never forget, but I knew deep down there was still more work to do. I had to continue to redefine what was possible and get back everything that was taken away from me.

I almost wrote my career off. I wasn't quite good enough and I thought that ship had sailed. But I carried on, won the World Under-21 Championship in 2003 and got the tour card.

And to be able to do it, to be able to accomplish the goal you've always set for yourself is always a blessing.

Lance Armstrong is the guy that I would put up there as one of my heroes. He's done something that no one else has done and when you put into it what he overcame, it's absolutely unbelievable.

I was just a small boy from Mississippi, and now little kids are going to identify with me through this game.

You were designed for accomplishment, engineered for success, and endowed with the seeds of greatness.

After all those days in the cotton fields, the dreams came true on a gold record on a piece of wood. It's in my den where I can look at it every day. I wear it out lookin' at it.

I've always been working just to be a world champion and it's a dream come true.

It always seems impossible until its done.

Wally Amos is the classic example of a man who gets up again and again.

You actually can make it, no matter what. I truly am a firm believer in that. Eminem's living proof.

The best revenge is massive success.

I just want people to know you can get through stuff. I hope people can see that in what my life has been and where it is going.

I used to think that losing made you more hungry and determined but after my success at the Olympics and the U.S. Open I realise that winning is the biggest motivation.

I would love to do Tammi Terrell's story. I love stories of the underdog coming out on top and stories of survival.

For those who are willing to make an effort, great miracles and wonderful treasures are in store.

I'm fortunate enough to be living my dreams and a lot of other peoples' dreams.

People in the U.S. didn't know what taekwondo was. But they saw what the Lopezes were able to do with all the love and support and hard work we put in, and what we accomplished. It makes me feel real lucky to be in a position like that.

You are watching what greatness is all about.

Those who dare to fail miserably can achieve greatly.

God has blessed me to be where I'm at today. All the trials and tribulations I faced throughout my career and life. Look at where I'm at now, I'm the all-time Packers leading receiver of that franchise. That tells you a lot.

Every now and then, I have blissful moments of thanking God for all the amazing things that are happening. When I leave the White House after just meeting Obama or when I see my face on the cover of 'Rolling Stone' or when I meet someone who tells me that their daughter is inspired by me, those are moments that are incredibly joyful.

I've gotten books published. I've met famous people that are very nice. I look back and I say, 'Wow. Thank you, God, for giving me this gift. And thank you for helping me to keep going.'