Most people have friends, but no money. I have the opposite. I don't have a chance to talk to my real friends, the ones I've had since I was 5 years old. Sometimes I wish I could bring Czechoslovakia to America. Then I would be the happiest guy in the world.

I know how well I can play. I don't mention myself with the other players. I mention myself with the best.

Russia has got to be the team to beat, in my opinion. When they are playing together as a team, they are tough to beat.

My goal was to play in the NHL, because that is the best hockey in the world.

When I'm not happy, I can't play. That's just the way I am.

You can't give up in any game, even if you are losing.

Old people, don't watch it because you might die just watching it.