You know what I think? Very few people play because they love the game. Most of them play because they make good money. They keep playing because of the money. I could care less about it. If I don't love the game, no check is going to keep me playing.

I just feel that my competitive drive is far greater than anyone else that I've met, and I think that I thrive on that.

There are no shortcuts. I approached practices the same way I approached games. You can't turn it on and off like a faucet. I couldn't dog it during practice and then, when I needed that extra push late in the game, expect it to be there. Very few people get anywhere by taking shortcuts.

Playing sick. That is so hard to do. It has to be a total mental challenge, as well as the physical challenge.

I don't know about flying, but sometimes it feels like I have these little wings on my feet.

If you're trying to achieve, there will be roadblocks. I've had them; everybody has had them. But obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.

Never say never, because limits, like fears, are often just an illusion.