I've been through a lot of things in my personal and family life. That turned me into a fighter. I always strive to be the best I possibly can.

I couldn't have been a great goalkeeper without power, agility and quickness.

I think it's my personality to overcome things, learn from them and become stronger, both personally and professionally. To be honest, I welcome those hardships.

There are no shortcuts. If you feel good, you'll look good, you'll play good. Work hard every day. No matter what your strengths and weaknesses, there's no substitute for hard work.

I've learned that winning isn't everything, and it's more about the journey. But at the end of the day, I just want to stand on the podium with the gold medal.

There are so many different walks of life, so many different personalities in the world. And no longer do you have to be a chameleon and try and adapt to that environment - you can truly be yourself.

I like to read books and be alone; I'm not social butterfly person.

True heros are made of hard work and integrity.

I don't need a captain's band to lead a team to victory.

I think every athlete has their window of opportunity, and you just have to jump on it. You never know when it can end. So I'm just trying to live large while I have the opportunity.

I just want to stay in my hotel room, read my book. I enjoy that private time.

The point is you are supposed to vote for the principle of the thing, not the itsy-bitsy detail about this percent and that percent.

Success comes from the inside out. In order to change what is on the outside, you must first change what is on the inside.

It's obvious that things aren't going well over there. This is a war based on lies.

What ails the truth is that it is mainly uncomfortable, and often dull. The human mind seeks something more amusing, and more caressing.

The struggle to make an absolute statement in an individually conceived vocabulary accounts for the profound tensions inherent in the best modern work.

The artist should not be satisfied to only play the part of a mirror.

There's something really cool about being able to fly to South Africa and watch one of the most talented African footballers wearing a shoe on the field.

I could cover the gamut. It's cool though you go in for an hour, read the script, leave and you got a check.

I've never worked in politics, never been a member of an official committee or a political party.

Good morning, God, I love You! What are You up to today? I want to be part of it.