I guess you can tease me about being a drama queen, because that did heighten the drama.

I just did not discuss my personal life, my sexuality with the media. That was my policy.

I've learned at the book signings that everyone has obstacles.

In sports, people reach their peak very early. You have to move on. I don't know if I will ever surpass what I did at the Olympics, but I'm still doing the work I always wanted to do.

Mom was the one who taught me unconditional love. With Dad, I'd always felt there was something to live up to - expectations. But in the last year, we had a wonderful relationship.

One of my dogs is in the movie Beethoven's 2nd.