Jackie Joyner-Kersee Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“What people need to know is that asthma isn't a minor 'wheeze-disease.' It kills over five thousand people in America every year, and I could've been one of them.”

“Competing in both track and field and basketball for the Bruins I have a lot of great memories to choose from. But my all-time favorite moment in collegiate sports has to be in 1982 when we won UCLA's first NCAA title in track.”

“Teaching kids about health and fitness is important to me. It's about being fit for life.”

“Once I leave this earth, I know I've done something that will continue to help others.”

“I would like 'I Dream of Genie' powers.”

“My denial and irresponsible attitude about asthma put me at great risk and caused me so much needless suffering. My hope is that the kids I talk to learn to open up about their asthma, become educated about their condition, and seek help.”

“I do not take steroids. I never have. It's sad to me that people want to point fingers. I don't do that. That's not me. I wouldn't feel like a human being.”

“Your environment doesn't define you. I don't have a lot of money, but I can help train people and I can talk to people. We can all be mentors to the next generation.”

“I'm not shy. I'm modest, but I'm very outgoing.”

“I don't think being an athlete is unfeminine. I think of it as a kind of grace.”