“I always finish second or third, or something like that. But that's OK, it's part of my personal journey, ... It's been a long journey. It's something you have to take one day at a time. I actually like it that way, it's really taught me how to appreciate what I have. I've had to work for everything I've had.”
“To finally be placed in that position, and to carry it out, it's just a great feeling, ... To finally have that opportunity, it's like, 'Wow, my moment has finally arrived.' ”