When it's game situation, when it's game day, game time, when it's World Cup, when it's these tournaments that happen once every so often, I live for that, I live for that challenge.

I am somebody who... - I'm not saying I'm perfect, but I need that freedom, that ability to make mistakes out there. Because there's a fine line between making a mistake or being brilliant.

Do you have the heart to push yourself? If you don't, find a way to get it because talent will only get you so far. You've got to be hungry. You've got to have heart. That's just reality.

If you are passionate about something, that will enable you to be the best you can be.

You can't ask every player to do the same thing. That's why we have amazing midfielders, defenders, forwards and keepers. You can't ask them to be of the same mold.

Ive known since I went to the national team when I was very young that I was a different bird.

Coaches give you too much information. Ive been allowed to develop that intuitive ability in my career and lifetime.

Everybody has down times and stuff that they have to work through. I worked through that stuff because I've always wanted to be playing soccer.

The game of soccer has been able to give me what I wanted out of life. I just remember being a total Tomboy and athlete as a girl, but never having a lack of opportunity.

I couldnt change who I am; I couldnt change the kind of player I am.

Its not like you make a decision and everything inside you is 100 percent happy.

You can't always save the ones you love from being hurt.

Control is not humble

Well, now, some people learn a little quicker than others. It's nice to learn fast but it's nice to take your time too.

I want to do everything. That's my problem. Life is short, and I hate the idea of turning down anything. You never know what interesting experience might happen.

I feel such a sense of empowerment being a mom. But I do wonder: How do they/we do it all?

No matter what else they're doing, women are also always nurturing.

Take your time. Some of these fad diets and quick fixes, they might be quick, but you're going to crash and burn.

People who abhor solitude may abhor company almost as much.

You have to understand that crew members make movies so they're seeing a lot of actors all the time in their career acting.

Dullness is the first requisite of a good husband.