I try to live my life like my father lives his. He always takes care of everyone else first. He won't even start eating until he's sure everyone else in the family has started eating. Another thing: My dad never judges me by whether I win or lose.

Big Ben just kept building up. It ended up coming off the field. It kept taking over. Superman kept taking over Clark Kent and you just never saw who Ben Roethlisberger was any more.

Leadership is something you earn, something you're chosen for. You can't come in yelling, 'I'm your leader!' If it happens, it's because the other guys respect you.

I know I probably never will win the league MVP or passing title. That is not why I play the game. I try to win football games and championships.

People don't realize that I'm mobile, athletic and strong-armed.

I'm going to try to be better than I ever was.

In the playoffs, it is do or die. You win or you go home. As a competitor, you love it.