In the past, people said I wasn't focused and didn't give it the time. That's a bunch of crap. I'm not doing anything different now than I did before.

Its always a little different, racing on your hometown track. It makes it more special.

When the car's going well, I purr like a kitten.

It's pretty cool to be able to hang out with the President and have the race-winning car on the South Lawn.

You have to take the hits as they come and you have to take the opportunities.

There's a ton of talent in this country. Some just need to be given a shot.

No matter if I have a job for one weekend or for the next year, or three years, I'm going to drive the same way. That's the way I am. I'm going to give it everything I have.

You have to take everything as it comes.

Things happen for a reason. We'll see where life takes me from here.

I'm not promoting myself as the next great American driver, as some people are describing me. If that's what people want to call me, fine. But I've got more important things to focus on.

I've always loved old hot rods. I have four or five of them at home that I work on when I'm not working out.

Follow your inner dreams

And, suddenly, as if her head cleared, she was quite sure that wonderful things did indeed exist. Even if they're only in my own mind, she thought, they're there and worth fighting for.

Being healthy, balanced, and positive is key to making a positive first impression. How you feel about yourself sets the tone for how other people feel about you too.

There's nothing wrong with giving up all your principles for a suitable financial reward. It is indeed the basis of our society.

I have always found writing pleasant and don't understand what people mean by 'throes of creation.'

He who hesitates, meditates horizontally

I always tried to do the best. I knew I couldn't always be the best, but I tried to be.

Faith is believing in things when common sense tells you not to.

The logic of words should yield to the logic of realities.

If you really want to end income inequality, I've got the way to fix it. People who don't work shouldn't get any income.