"The only thing better than winning a gold medal is going to Heaven." — Mark Henry

I've had five surgeries that could have ended most people's careers. But because of the fact that I'm resilient and have a lot of pride, I refused to let myself go out except on my terms. An injury is not going to take me out.

Leo Burke was an unbelievable trainer. Him and Tom Prichard. Tom Prichard was not a big guy. And I learned a lot from him.

I'm a firm believer in not leaving people out to dry.

A lot of athletes are stuck on themselves and don't want to socialize and that kind of thing. When I see that, I hate it.