Failure gave me strength. Pain was my motivation

My heroes are and were my parents. I can't see having anyone else as my heroes.

The reason I became such a successful athlete was my mind was saying that no matter who you put up against me, I am better, I am the best.

The basketball court for me, during a game, is the most peaceful place I can imagine. On the basketball court, I worry about nothing. When I'm out there, no one can bother me.

Be optimistic about everything in life.

I realized that if I was going to achieve anything in life I had to be aggressive. I had to get out there and go for it... I know fear is an obstacle for some people, but it's an illusion to me.

I took cooking classes when I was younger; girls weren't interested in me, and I thought I may be alone for the rest of my life.