You can predict all you want, but everybody knows what predictions get you.

I am pushed by my critics. I don't want to say I want to prove them wrong, but it pushes me on the field to play with a chip on my shoulder, and I play best when I have a chip on my shoulder.

My entire purpose is trying to be the best in the game, and if that exudes beauty too, that's pretty powerful.

I have a problem with players who don't take the loss personally. At a professional level you should - it's our job, it's our livelihood, it's who we are at this level. Every loss should be taken that personal.

You know journalists. You know the media. They are going to hang on to anything negative they possibly can.

I think it's my personality to overcome things, learn from them and become stronger, both personally and professionally. To be honest, I welcome those hardships.

True heros are made of hard work and integrity.