I don't have many superstitions, just dumb things I don't talk about. I will not sign an autograph with a green pen.

Circumstances may cause interruptions and delays, but never lose sight of your goal.

If a neighbor is killed in a car accident, do you sell your car and stop driving?

It is amazing how many drivers, even at the Formula One Level, think that the brakes are for slowing the car down.

For every negative, there's a positive. It's in everything. How you deal with life, outlook, how much energy you put into achieving something. That's why I detest entitlement. Anything that's worthwhile is going to call for some sacrifice. Nothing worthwhile will come to you without a price. People think in sports, you have different rules. You really don't. It's whatever motivates you.

In racing, there is no question who is best - the first one to cross the finish line wins first prize. But with wine, even if you make the best wine in the world, someone isn't going to like it, because it isn't their style. Judging wine is very subjective.

Desire is the key to motivation.