When you put a lot of hard work into one goal and you achieve it, that's a really good feeling.

My parents always felt if I worked hard enough I could make any dream come true.

I attribute much of my success in New York to my ability to understand and avoid unnecessary distractions.

I like to dance and sing when there's no one around, but, if I'm out, I'm really shy about it. So it takes a lot to get me going, but I enjoy being around music.

For me, when I was a kid, volunteering was the last thing I was thinking about. When I see kids doing it now, it amazes me. It's very impressive, it gives them something productive to do as opposed to getting in trouble. For them to take time out at such a young age is remarkable. I think all kids should take a little time out to volunteer.

I get nervous watching teammates. I get nervous for them. Late in the game, pressure situation, I'm nervous for them.

A lot of teams, I think, are just happy to make the post-season. Here, you have to win.