Florence Griffith Joyner

Athlete

1959-12-21

Quotes by Florence Griffith Joyner

• I couldn't wait until I grew up. I used to look at my mom's stockings and put them on with her high heels and mess with my hair.

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• I've always overworked in the weight room. I love working with weights. I knew they'd give me the strength I needed.

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• 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 on each leg.

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• I pray hard, work hard and leave the rest to God.

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