One of my biggest problems is that I'm always so influenced by what other people are thinking about me.

Everywhere I go, people hear Ricky Williams and the next thing they think is marijuana or wasted talent.

I definitely have come out of my shell a lot more. When you question who you are, you can't be proud of who you are. Now that I'm trying to peel off those layers and really understand who I am, I don't have anything to be shy about.

Now that I have conquered social anxiety disorder, I find pleasure in fans approaching me.

My helmet is off; I'm not afraid anymore.

I think sometimes when it comes to sports, and especially relationships between players and coaches, that people lose track, lose a sense of reality.

I think it's very easy for people to stereotype athletes, good and bad.