Oprah, before you ask your first question, let me set the record straight on some things.

I’m a liar. I’ve lied about doping from the beginning and there’s no reason for anyone to believe anything I say today.

I used my power and money and influence to attack and destroy those who told the truth about what I was doing. I’m going to try to apologize to each of these people personally. I don’t expect forgivness, it just seems like something I should do. Many of them proably won’t want to see my face and I can’t say that I blame them.

While I can’t undo all the harm I’ve done, there are some things I need to do to try to make amends.

I’ve made a lot of money from product endorsements and other ventures and I’m giving every penny to those I’ve harmed. I’ve asked (insert name of someone with some integrity) to oversee this process which I want to be completed within 90 days. He will make the determination of how to distribut my assets, including my homes, cars, everything. I’m keeping nothing.

As for my future, I will never compete professionally again. I wil do no endorsements (in the unlikely event someone should ask). I’m going to get a regular job to support my family and try to live as anonymously as possible for the rest of my life.

My actions did imeasurable harm to the sport I loved. Cycling should never have been about fame and glory and money. If there is any positive legacy for me, maybe it’s to remind people of that.

What’s your first question, Oprah?

I will say this about Lance Armstrong and why I am putting my bracelet back on tomorrow (I took it off this AM after hearing some things on the radio)

My father died from cancer December 29, 2000. Lance, his recovery and dominance in sport helped me find my way as a 26 year old head needing to support my mother suddenly.

Doping or not, ring leader or not, none of this stuff changes that.

I am disappointed that cycling is such a cheaters sport, and that Lance was perhaps the biggest cheater of all.

But I am still grateful for the bright moments and the opportunity to help fight a terrible disease.

Thanks to Lance for that, and to all the F Lance crowd, unless he hurt you personally get over it…

Someone at work asked if I was going to. My answer:

F Lance. Lance is about Lance. F him.

That’s where I stand.

on a personal note ;-) I still support what Lance does, I support Lance, and I support his foundation. I agree with his definition of Cheating; it was a level playing field and he could not have accomplished what he has without the drugs. Is he a self absorbed, narcissistic, bully? yes. has he done more to raise cancer awareness, help cancer patients and their family’s, and at the same time raise up the sport of cycling than any one single person in the world? yes. and that is why I support him.

Lance having been Lampooned by ” MAD ” and other media now , once again , controls the Sports World’s attention ! For him Job done !

Contrition is for others . Tonight i have heard he will speak about LiveSTRONG . At the End , Oprah , will announce further ops for Lance .

Meanwhile , back in the real world , Cycle Racers are being asked for their views on Lance , and at the Tour Down Under , next week , Lance related subjects will DOMINATE ! Thats Life !