I saw my chances with 600 meters to go,

They've always been behind me and the good work is bearing fruit. I hope this is a start to return to my true level,

Towards the end, Ullrich got dropped and Totschnig was dropped. They were in second and third so it was in my interest to ride,

Lying is an indispensable part of making life tolerable.

Despite the surprise 1.3 million-barrel drop in DOE crude stocks for last week, inventories in the market remain near April 1999 highs.

(Howard) had been throwing me curve balls because I hung with him earlier in the game. He had to come back with a fastball. I waited for the pitch and drove it.