I do everything in my power to get myself to a 100% so I can perform to my potential... that's all I can ask for.

The more motivation, the more passion you have behind it... There's nothing that can stop you.

I don't know that I'm the best fighter in the world, but I know I can beat anybody in the world. And that's all I need to know.

I take pride in taking the hard road and prove to people I earned it.

When can you enjoy something you'll continue to do it and you'll continue to have that want to grow.

The best part of being on the platform that we are is being able to influence and affect so many people.

I could really care less about the TV and the fame, it's all about that lifetime achievement of becoming a world champion.

When you have a little bit more of a threat, I guess you just have a better sense of urgency, and for me that's when the best comes out in me

If a fish feels sad when a fisherman’s boat is sinking, and that fish owns a priceless treasure: The compassion! Have compassion, even for your enemies!

Americans around the country who came forward to make my 'bucket list' dream come true.

And I smiled to think God's greatness flowed around our incompleteness; Round our restlessness, His rest.

I'm just steadily building myself up as Kelly Rowland, not just Kelly Rowland of Destiny's Child, which is a blessing to be able to do that.

A guy may wear a suit and have a high-paying job and appear very mature, but essentially, he's a 14-year-old boy.

In the '80's my gut feeling was that airlines were crap. I hated spending time on planes. I thought we could create the kind of airline I'd like. So we got a secondhand 747 and gave it a go.

But there are still good shows like 24, Boomtown and the Wire, the Shield.

Who the first inhabitants of Britain were, whether natives or immigrants, remains obscure; one must remember we are dealing with barbarians.

Every man obeys Christ as he prizes Christ, and no otherwise.

I don't consciously do anything to maintain a unique voice.