God comes first. Paradise is not cheap.

I remember at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, Shaq always wanted me to show him steps over and over.

When you get to that level, it's not a matter of talent anymore - because all the players are so talented - it's about preparation, about playing smart and making good decisions.

The most important thing in a person's life is his faith and how he translates his faith into practical deeds.

Basketball is in my blood. It is my obligation to try.

I don't think Michael had to retire for us to get the spotlight, because when you win, it commands attention.

It's not up to anyone else to make me give my best.

I'm shy, but sometimes my voice is so clear and strong.

My background playing soccer gave me a natural advantage over many of the American-born players.

I always keep a ball in the car. You never know.

I've now been in this country for thirteen years, since I was seventeen. So this is my second home.

Somehow, the road rises up to meet you Patch, when you are ready.

When there is a true or useful thing, there is sure to be a counterfeit.

Making a great first impression is not an accident, and with a little planning, experimentation, and application, you can transform your style, substance, and impact.

I have great affection for you, Roy" I answered, "but I don't think you are the sort of person I'd care to have breakfast with.

I certainly know that I would not be able to survive if it were not for the fact that I am being upheld by the prayers of so many people.

I must repay the gratitude given by pretties.. I want to give even more happiness that I have received all these while

Do I want to be a hero to my son? No. I would like to be a very real human being. That's hard enough.

It was a fun ride. I've enjoyed my time on the ice and I've enjoyed more and more people getting interested in the game of hockey.

Yet there is no spring in Florida, neither in boskage perdu, nor on the nunnery beaches.

My father upon the Abbey stage, before him a raging crowd. "This Land of Saints," and then as the applause died out, "Of plaster Saints;" his beautiful mischievous head thrown back.