I grew up going to the store, seeing the products [of L'Oréal ], seeing the commercials and the ambassadors. I never in a million years thought I'd be associated with them.

You just need to be accepted for who you are and be proud of who you are and that is what I'm trying to do.

If you don't have the balls to brake late, that's your problem.

I don't aspire to be like other drivers - I aspire to be unique in my own way.

In racing there are always things you can learn, every single day. There is always space for improvement, and I think that applies to everything in life.

Obviously I am not happy but they can throw what they want at me, I will come back stronger.

My saying is; We win and lose together. I think that really does apply to both my fans, family and the team.

I was born to race and to win.

Formula One was a very dangerous sport. It still is dangerous. But the danger factor is also the exciting part.

What people tend to forget is the journey that I had getting to Formula One. There were plenty of years where I had to learn about losing and having bad races.

Sure every driver has his value and you want to be respected... but again money is not something that drives me.

Only someone wishing to disappear would ever strive to 'fit in'.

The water in L.A. tastes like bleach. I literally have to make my tea with Evian water.

Nobody else is stupid enough to get themselves into the straits that I get into.

I wouldn't say I have a lack of fear. In fact, I'd like my fear emotion to be less because it's very distracting and fries my nervous system.

I think it's important to remember that writing is a gift and our stories are gifts to ourselves and to the world and sometimes giving isn't always the easiest thing to do but it comes back.

I'm not allowed on FOX, and I'm not allowed on MSNBC.

All worldly joys are less than that one joy of doing kindnesses.

He does have that weird mixture of born again Christian and stupid that some people mistake for courage and focus.

The spirit of delight comes in small ways.

Spectacular achievements come from unspectacular preparation.