I came to the conclusion long ago that all life is six to five against.

In all the history of the boxing game, you'll find no human interest story to compare with the life narrative of James J. Braddock.

Failure is always present as an actor. I make my living by taking chances. If I'm not risking something, then I'm not doing my job, so I'm constantly failing. In fact, I'm trying to fail bigger. I try to focus on the positive, the moment, and try to realize where I'm at in an attempt to understand the failure.

The race is not always to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, but that's the way to bet.

He [Will Rogers] was America's most complete human document. One-third humor. One-third humanitarian. One-third heart.

Always try to rub up against money, for if you rub up against money long enough, some of it may rub off on you.

he hardest obstacle for me has been to find a father. I am the product of three fathers, and my connection to each of them has left me wanting. Each have their own strengths and weaknesses, but I've always been in competition with them in some way.