I was always doing something physical. My brothers and I used to have handstand contests. We'd walk around the projects on our hands and see who could get the farthest. I was always playing football with them, basketball or racing… — Florence Griffith Joyner Copy Share Image
I don't always have the best eating habits. I like butter and ice cream. There are days when I should work out and I… — Florence Griffith Joyner Copy Share Image
I used to be teased for the way I wore my hair at school. I used to do things like wear a different-colored sock… — Florence Griffith Joyner Copy Share Image
People don't pay much attention to you when you are second best. I wanted to see what it felt like to be number one. — Florence Griffith Joyner Copy Share Image
When you first get a hill in sight, look at the top of it only once. Then imagine yourself at the bottom of the… — Florence Griffith Joyner Copy Share Image
The main reason I wanted to be successful was to get out of the ghetto. My parents helped direct my path. — Florence Griffith Joyner Copy Share Image
Conventional is not for me. I like things that are uniquely Flo. I like being different. — Florence Griffith Joyner Copy Share Image
That's what I'd like to do on the President's Council. Make sports and athletics available to every youth in America, not just one day… — Florence Griffith Joyner Copy Share Image
When anyone tells me I can't do anything, I'm just not listening anymore. — Florence Griffith Joyner Copy Share Image
