I don't like being famous - it is like a prison. And driving for Ferrari would make it far worse.

Riding a race bike is an art - a thing that you do because you feel something inside.

The most important thing is to have a good relationship with the bike... you have to understand what she wants. I think of a motorcycle as a woman, and I know that sounds silly, but it's true.

To be a great motorbike racer, the most important thing is passion for the bike.

The speed is something dangerous but very exciting.

Giving yourself threads doesn't mean you don't believe in yourself in my opinion.

Maybe the bike is more dangerous, but the passion for the car for me is second to the bike.

I feel 100% a Yamaha rider in my heart. I had a long career and raced with several factory bikes, but the highlight of my career is undoubtedly with Yamaha.

I'm Valentino Rossi. And I want to be a person, not an icon.

Our sport is dangerous. We risk the life out there, so we need to stay calm and focused and leave all the rest out.

But I could also start F1 or rallying. I love rallying much more.

Authority is not a power, it is a responsibility.

Asshat! You Darth Vadered me!" (Delaney to Rowan)

There's no rule for better writing. Make your own rules, and see what works best for you.

Doing the right thing for someone else occasionally means doing something that feels wrong to you.

This is my truth, tell me yours.

We need, in every community, a group of angelic troublemakers.

Half of my employees are women.

I played guitar when I was a kid, a little bit. I can tool around with a guitar, but I'm certainly not a musician.

Game of Thrones. I'm all about it. I watch Arrow.

There are seldom, if ever, any hopeless situations, but there are many people who lose hope in the face of some situations.