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.

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.

Conventional is not for me. I like things that are uniquely Flo. I like being different.

I like being unconventional.

If you want to run as fast as the men, you've got to train like the men.

I was always doing something physical. My brothers and I used to have handstand contests. We'd walk around the projects on our hands and see who could get the farthest. I was always playing football with them, basketball or racing in the street.