When I got my first check I was thinking my mother and father didn't make this probably in their lifetime. It's real amazing that some of us are just blessed.

An athlete needs to read situations before they happen.

Anytime an artist puts your name in a song, it's unbelievable. It never gets old.

When people see you on the screen, you become bigger than life.

Chicago is a beautiful city. It's one of those places that people around the world see and say, 'Maybe one day.' There's so much excitement in the city about what you can accomplish and what you can be. We get this stigma, and rightfully so, because of the killings, but it's one of the best cities in the world. I'm biased, but I think it's a great city. Not only to be from, but to go to.

I'm a firm believer in God and I don't think he'd want me acting a certain way.

Over my career, I've had to adjust my game.