I wanted to run my race. I didn't want to sit there and play games and see who could kick the hardest. I wanted it to be a race.

Don't listen to negative influences. Believe in yourself, and show others what you can do. Only "you" can find your potential.

Some people have a negative attitude, and that's their disability.

I think what I represent is achieving what you want in life. It's a matter of your attitude. Some people have a negative attitude, and that's their disability.

If all you do is make excuses, then that is how people see you. Make your strengths visible.

People suddenly expected less of me and I didn't want that. Not only could I keep up with sighted kids, I could excel. I have an intense competiveness that was always in me.

If you want to be known for whom you are as a person, then your responsibility it to make your qualities more visible. I believe if you don't you are becoming a victim.

Sometimes parents limit the experiences their kids will have, saying they are going to fail; they can't ride a bike or do sports.

There is a big difference to someone being born with vision loss, to a kid having vision loss, to a senior having macular degeneration and losing their sight.

My best advice to you is: Whatever you do, do NOT take my advice.

Whatever be the complex situations, the Indian team under Ganguly has moved to great heights. The fact of the matter is that Ganguly is determined to stay focused.

My best takes aren't necessarily take five or take six. My best takes are usually take two.

Staying in the house breeds a sort of insanity always. Every house is, in this sense, a hospital.

I will confess that I have no more sense of what goes on in the mind of mankind than I have for the mind of an ant.

You know, when I hear music, I just hear the whole thing.

I personally do not think that I have ever done, in my working life, anything vulgar. I know I've done provocative things.

Close interaction with farmers and scientists can expose the chef to new flavours that can be used to delight diners.

The greatest gift is not being afraid to question.

do not like this taste for adventure you have developed, sister.” “I am afraid I cannot guarantee I shall be rid of it anytime soon.