103 Quotes by Carl Lewis

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    I have no intention of lingering through a season, just to have a chance to be an alternate on a relay. I don’t want that.

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    I’m not Carl Lewis the athlete any more. I’m growing into a new person with new interests and new goals.

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    I want to be a millionaire, and I don’t ever want a real job.

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    When I run – you can see my record – I run to win.

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    Scientists have proven that it’s impossible to long-jump 30 feet, but I don’t listen to that kind of talk. Thoughts like that have a way of sinking into your feet.

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    You can’t live your life through your children.

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    I’ve found that a person does not need protein from meat to be a successful athlete. In fact, my best year of track competition was the first year I ate a vegan diet.

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    I enjoy my life, I love track, I’m set for life financially.

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    My life isn’t interesting! It’s my mom. You need to write her life and put me in it. I’m a cameo in her life.

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