I was able to see what I wanted to do, I could see the opportunity, even when others could not, and I stay committed to doing it and doing it well, no matter what.

If the community is happy, then they support your business and if your business is doing well, then you can give back even more to the community.

You can't get AIDS from a hug or a handshake or a meal with a friend.

My father is my idol, so I always did everything like him. He used to work two jobs and still come home happy every night.

Once Michael gets up there he says, 'Well, maybe I'll just hang up here in the air for a while, just sit back.' Then all of a sudden, he says, 'Well, maybe I'll 360. No I changed my mind. I'll go up on the other side.' He's just incredible.

I want to be here for a long time, so I am going to do everything I have to do to be here. And I want to walk my daughter down the aisle and give her away to somebody some day. I want to make sure I am still here to make sure my two young [sons] become men.

You either have to be great or you have to be bad to get a good pick.