I wouldn't say it came easy, but I understood how to win and I determined how I could do it.

It was such a dramatic escalator that I was on. It was at 90 degrees. I was going straight up like a rocket ship into space. And I was thrown in with the sharks. They said sink or swim in this Cup deal.

I guess good things come to those who wait.

Jimmie Johnson is putting a whoopin' on everybody!

Dale Earnhardt told me it doesn't matter if fans boo or cheer, as long as they're making noise.

Over the Thanksgiving holiday I took time to reflect on what is most important to me and realized I need to find a way to put the fun back into racing.

I'm on probation, so I can't even pick my nose the right way.