Fame is fleeting. That stuff comes and goes. You know, as soon as I play poorly ... you won't be doing this interview--you'll be interviewing the next guy.

You know you are going to go through your ups and downs in this game.

Well, we can't all be Terry Bradshaw.

The Leftovers is a great basketball book that shines a light on what true competitors can overcome with a solid work ethic.

You try and work hard and get better each week. I play the game with passion. I enjoy the game. It's a lot of fun when I'm out there. That's the way I play. For some reason, people like that.

As a competitor and an athlete, you love that you get to go back and challenge someone, especially the world champs.

I think my best years are ahead of me and that's exciting.