He [Vince Spadea] was about as down and out as you could see from a Top 20 player. Then to claw his way back through the minor leagues and do it the hard way where he wasn't young, wasn't getting wildcards, wasn't getting any help. I guess he decided he was just going to do it.

If nothing else, I'm a decent quote.

There have been great champions in every generation.

I used to hear a lot that all I could do was hit a serve, I couldn't volley, I can't hit a backhand, I don't return well, and then people would turn round and tell me I'm underachieving.

I've been good about keeping my nose to the grindstone.

I'm still missing that little something.

Having two older brothers is a healthy reminder that you're always closer to the bottom than you are to the top.