There's nothing I miss about anything in the whole wide world. The idea of missing something means you're not living in the moment. Every moment is good for something.

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

I feel no need and have no desire to give any attention to other people's opinion of me.

Well, I don't think I've necessarily ever been a passionate football player or a passionate person.

There's nothing I miss about anything in the whole wide world. The idea of missing something means you're not living in the moment. Every moment is good for something.

And any time you feed your ego, it's a one-way street. ... There were so many things I had to deal with that erased the positives I got from playing the game that it wasn't worth it. It's like eating a Big Mac and drinking a Diet Coke.

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