I do not speak the English so good, but then I speak the driving very well.

The racing driver's mind has to have the ability to have amazing anticipation, coordination, and reflex. Because of the speed the car goes.

You have to visualize a second or two ahead of your car what line you are taking, what you are going to do, before you get there because it comes too fast.

A racing driver has to be a good driver.

You had to decompress the pressure before the race. I taught my heart to relax. I lay down before the race. It gave me more energy just before the race.

You are going in one second the length of a football field. That means your brain is receiving information from your body what your car is doing physically, bumping, balance, performance.

Also, I am very religious. It gave me peace of mind all my career.

I was extremely lucky. I had some huge crashes and yet I am still here, thanks to God.

Indy car racing is much more aggressive.

I go to see grand prix every year, and I watch every race on TV for sure. I probably go to three or four CART races and three or four Formula One races.

I think with new president Chris Pook of CART, he is very active and strong.

Deep down we are all still runners

Our toil must be in silence, and our efforts all in secret; for this enlightened age, when men believe not even what they see, the doubting of wise men would be his greatest strength.

Writing fiction, there are no limits to what you write as long as it increases the value of the paper you are writing on.

The best calumnies are spiced with truth.

The dreamers are the saviors of the world.

I really was alone, and the only thing worse than being alone was having everyone else see how lonely you were

. . . from what he knew about the Creatures of the Dark they wouldn't waste their time laying elaborate traps. They'd just eat someone.

It is better to be unsuccessful pursuing a significant goal that being successful attaining an insignificant one.

Walk away from 'friendships' that make you feel small and insecure, and seek out people who inspire you and support you

I am not worthy to be on a Mariah Carey record. She's a true artist, so I just step back and watch the genius occur.