You come to realize that life is short, and you have to step up. Don't feel sorry for me. Much is expected of those who are strong.

If I were to say, 'God, why me?' about the bad things, then I should have said, 'God, why me?' about the good things that happened in my life.

If you're paid before you walk on the court, what's the point in playing as if your life depended on it?

You learn about equality in history and civics, but you find out life is not really like that.

You've got to get to the stage in life where going for it is more important than winning or losing.

Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.