Victor Cruz Quotes

Every step, whether at high school or at college or at the NFL, I had to climb and crawl and scratch to get there.

There were times when I thought I would never own a car.

There's only one life. There's no repeats. You only get one life, and you gotta take advantage of it.

I've had the same barber since I was about 14 years old.

At the end of the day, there are people out there that want to see you fail.

It was definitely some tough moments throughout my life, but I kind of stayed focused and came through the other end of the tunnel.

I never dreamed about being a millionaire - I dreamed about being a football player.

I was always the type of person that whenever I started something I finished it. And, I was always held accountable for my actions.

My mom lived by herself with two kids. Sacrifice was the name of the game at our house.

When I was young, it wasn't about the money, it wasn't about the fame and fortune, it was about playing football.

You have to think about your image and how you want people to view you. And if it becomes too much, people will get kind of tired of you.

It's still pretty surreal. I wake up every day and just pinch myself and kind of think about how far I've come and all the stuff I have done.

Growing up in Paterson wasn't the easiest thing.

I think I've got some more big plays left in me.

I can just sense some eyes, some people kinda stare a little bit like they recognize me but don't quite know for sure kinda thing.

In the city, a lot of crime happens, a lot of violence happens from time to time.

I couldn't care less about what anybody else has to say.

I just want to continue the success and be an athlete that is shown in a good light in New York City.

I always have to have a six pack or twelve pack of Entenmann's doughnuts in my house, no other brand.

You can't look good and feel good if you're worried about whether your deodorant is working or not.

I don't recognize my former self. Like I'm on the outside looking in at my life. Who is that guy?

It is funny what a year can do.

My mom and my father's birthday are on the same day.

I knew what type of player I was: a free agent, a small kid who came from a small school.

I don't want to be on 'Dancing With the Stars' anytime soon.

Some guys just slip under the radar.

I didn't have outstanding numbers coming out of college and I'm not 6'6 with 230 lbs.

I was afraid I would see someone from my past who thought I was this big athlete, and then I end up being just normal.

I definitely want to teach my daughter Spanish.

I really love fashion and style.

Everybody wants to defeat the defending champs.

My mom was dying for me to write a book, she was my biggest advocate

Any time there's a coaching change, that's something that's pretty significant, and especially for the New York Giants, who have had the same coach for a long period of time. But we embrace it.

I was actually a Cowboys fan.

As a kid, my grandma would be dancing all the time.

It's a crazy feeling when people know who you are and respect your game. It's much appreciated.

My routine is all about preparation.

Football was what I was good at, and it was what I loved.

I would have to say that my style is simple, with a splash of swagger and a little sartorial as well.

There are times where I am trying to make the big play before I even catch the football.

I'm excited about the opportunity to go back out there with my teammates and get another chance at this thing [a Super Bowl].

I just want to continue to play football and be myself.

I want to win championships.

I want to win football games.

I kinda wanted to play receiver more.

My fashion icons are my dad, Pharrell, and Johnny Depp.

I don't mess around when it comes to brushing my teeth. Properly brushed, twice a day, every day, to get my day started.

Ben McAdoo has a "work hard" mentality.

It's amazing, especially coming from the small city of Paterson, to have all of those people just being behind you and supporting your career and understanding where you come from.

I don't need any nicknames.