I think the biggest thing was that I was putting pressure on myself leading up to Beijing. Now I am learning how to take that pressure off and seeing this as an incredible opportunity but not like 'I absolutely have to medal.'

I graduated a the top of my class in the '84 Olympic Games I won a gold medal.

God will not look you over for medals degrees or diplomas but for scars.

Many medal winners dream of competing in a sport other than the one they're famous for.

It was never about winning medals or being famous.

My kids love it. I thought I was the coolest dad in the world when I got to be in a Bond film but 'Harry Potter' too? Well I think I qualify for a medal for exceptional parenting or something don't you?

We have to be able to grow up. Our wrinkles are our medals of the passage of life. They are what we have been through and who we want to be.

I love her attitude but as much as I'd like to bring my medals to a speech or appearance I never do.

I think as a Canadian hockey player you go through it in your mind so many times being able to stand on that blue line and hear your national anthem play and being a gold medal champion you dream of that. And then to be able to accomplish that and actually win a gold medal and represent your country its an amazing feeling.

Trophies and medals have never meant much to me. I've had amazing experiences which let you feel like you've accomplished something.