He credited his teammates, who he thanked in turn, with challenging him every day and driving him forward and making him a better player.

I think I may have too much of a scientific mindset and am always looking for the caveats and qualifications in any situation. I never thought seriously of doing a PhD until relatively late in the day. I was always diligent at the book-work at university but the brightest amongst my friends all seemed to have a more intuitive grasp of the subject.

Success is born out of faith, an undying passion, and a relentless drive.

No better blessing than the responsibility of fatherhood.

I remember back when I was 10 and my dad was telling me: Hey, I'm going on a trip this week to play out in Lake Tahoe. I didn't really know where Lake Tahoe was going back, living back in North Carolina.

If you're not prepared to give some truly independent thought to what this world is all about, then what is the point of being alive?

If you don't fall how are you going to know what getting up is like.