Max Walker Quotes
Given how well the cards have been dealt to someone like myself, I think there's an inherent obligation to try to reach out and make a difference.
I was good at football and cricket at school. My dad said, 'Son, be an architect,' and I came to Melbourne passionate about becoming an architect.
My sister died and my mum was really distant, as you do - you don't expect your offspring to die before you. I thought I was bulletproof up until that stage.
I practised as an architect for 10 years. I qualified in 1973 with a fellowship diploma of architecture. World Series Cricket gave me the freedom to go out and pursue architecture.
One of the most obvious parts of my character is the smile, and if I wasn't comfortable in myself then I wouldn't be able to smile so much.
Fame and fortune should never get in front of your passion. The passion will generate the fame and fortune, if you're good enough.
Norm Smith personally came and signed me up to the Melbourne Football Club. The fact that I then played cricket for Melbourne Cricket Club - the footy club didn't like it that much.
My father Big Max told me many years ago that 'anything you are good at will contribute to your happiness'. Great advice.
Were all crazy and the only difference between patients and their therapists is the therapists havent been caught yet.
I try and open a few doors to the mind, encourage people to embrace change and to stretch their capabilities.
I was the son of a publican and a master builder. He ran the Empire Hotel in North Hobart. His name was Max, too. Big Max.