19 Quotes by Lacey Evans

My job was to make sure the base entrances were secure, that people entering were scanned and cleared, and that people within the bases were safe and abiding by the rules set forth by the Marine Corps.

I want a voice. I want people to know who I am and hear my story. I want people to see me get in the ring and give it everything I have, even though I come from a broken home.

I wouldn't want to get in the ring with me, I can promise you that.

I did high school wrestling. I was first in the state of Florida and ninth in the nation in folkstyle. Freestyle and folkstyle wrestling I did for years.

I've never done a drug. I don't drink. I refuse to alter my mind in any way.

My life was very serious. I didn't have time for fantasy. I didn't watch movies or TV or anything else. It was always strict and business. I went to school. I did sports. I went to work. I joined the military.

It takes a lot of nerves to be a sports entertainer and to be in front of those big crowds.

The military and the Marine Corps prepared me to be numb to the stress.

My background is as an athlete, and you know, we in the Marines, when we want something, we go after it.