In the Western standards of modesty, there are different guidelines.

The disconnect lasted too long. I think people got the idea I was sullen and couldn't communicate, which wasn't true.

Fundamental preparation is always effective. Work on those parts of your game that are fundamentally weak.

I could have skated by as an athlete, but the world is so much bigger and more interesting than any one thing. I didn't want to be pigeonholed as just a jock. I'm also an author, a student of history, and I collect memorabilia from the Wild West. I'm also a son, a father, and a friend.

A lot of young players don't really know much about the history of the game and a lot of them are missing out on what the game is all about, especially the whole concept of sportsmanship and teamwork.

When the doctor told me I had cancer, I was scared.

I'm not going to disappear.