In the ring, I never really knew fear.

I'd be conceited if I said I could, but I'd be lying if I said I couldn't.

To win takes a complete commitment of mind and body. When you can't make that commitment, they don't call you a champion anymore.

Why waltz with a guy for 10 rounds if you can knock him out in one?

Roland La Starza was tough, but Ezzard Charles was the toughest man I ever fought. I learned what pain was all about when I fought him.

I was on my face. I heard the count from one to 10. I kept telling myself that I had to get up, but I couldn't move. I couldn't make myself move. It was the strangest feeling.

Liston is like most big bullies, if you can stay away and make him miss for a few rounds he'll get frustrated. Once you strip away that feeling of invincibility, he can be had.

What could be better than walking down any street in any city and knowing you're the heavyweight champion of the world?

That was a f****g dumb question. If I didn't think I was gonna win, why the hell would I be fighting?!

The greatness of Marciano in the ring was defined by the way he prepared for a fight, his ability to punch and take a punch.

I believe, in my prime, I could have fought with anybody alive.

Marriage is a gamble, let's be honest.

Kindred’s tale is a romantic, mature, and lyrical collage of heaven, hell, and a magical royal legend. The combination is divinely—and demonically—inspired.

I'm a housewife: I spend far more time on housework than anything else.

The Nazis believed in a master race. The militant Islamists believe in a master faith.

I want to be happy while I make movies and not just do things just to work. I want to do things I spend years on.

Defense can't guard two things in a row.

I like to highlight people's superpowers.

Each book will have a lot of cliffhangers, because I like that.

Never look back; something is always gaining on you.

But I decline to say who has ever listened to them, who has written them, or other people who have sung them.