“So I developed very early a massive inferiority complex, and I've told the story often about how that inspired me later in life to get involved in other things, because I couldn't out-do my brothers in sports, and it's a very competitive relationship.”

“I love various sports, including basketball, tennis and billiards.”

“Don't let anyone turn you into a slave. You're a slave if you let the media tell you that sports and entertainment are more important than developing your brain.”

“I mean, sports are big, big, big business.”

“Baseball is drama with an endless run and an ever-changing cast.”

“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.”

“If your man is a sports enthusiast, you may have to resign yourself to his spouting off in a monotone on a prize fight, football game or pennant race.”

“Champions keep playing until they get it right.”

“Most Indians go into education. Their parents just push them into education like parents in Australia push them into sports.”