Chores Quote by Doug Stanhope

That's why I love the Paralympics. For two weeks, it's the big show.

— Dylan Alcott

The Paralympics defined my life, but they also reach into homes across the nation, redefining public perception of what's possible.

— Tanni Grey-Thompson

The Paralympics have given me so much, and I know what this sport can do for a young kid when it's at its best.

— Jessica Long

It's really exciting to get the Paralympic sport out there and inspire the next generation - I remember watching the Athens 2004 Paralympic Games…

— Ellie Simmonds

I really want to share my story, but also make Paralympics more well known.

— Jessica Long

Here in Tokyo, this is one of my favorite Paralympics I've ever attended.

— Jessica Long

Initially it was a journey about one girl who wanted to go to the Paralympics but over the two years it has become something…

— Kadeena Cox

The Paralympics will grip audiences and the public will get used to seeing disabled people. They will see that they are just the same…

— Alex Brooker

People used to call the Paralympics the 'Special Olympics.' These men and women are athletes. They are warriors. They are people who are not…

— RJ Mitte

For me I normally rise up to a Paralympics, I love those pressured environments.

— Ellie Simmonds

That's really what the Paralympics is about: these amazing athletes and this technology that's allowing them to reach their full potential.

— Amy Purdy

Going into Beijing I was like 'what's a Paralympics?'

— Ellie Simmonds