I've got four dogs, and I just don't do dog doo. I'm a diva when it comes to that.

You can't be held captive by the fear of failure or the fear of what people may say.

I had some shots that I felt like I should've made; I just didn't make them. I'm not going to shoot the ball great every night.

I was an idiot when I was a kid.

I can't relate to lazy people. We don't speak the same language. I don't understand you. I don't want to understand you.

I didn't expect this award [the 2008 MVP] would come to me. I'm surprised. I've played pretty well in other seasons. Our team hasn't been as good. Things just fell into place.

My parents are my backbone. Still are. They're the only group that will support you if you score zero or you score 40.