Let him cut your skin, and you cut his flesh. Let him cut your flesh, and you cut his bones. Let him cut your bones, and you cut off his life

Being natural is the ultimate secret of our art.

The heart of taijutsu is important and only through training will one polish that heart (like a gem) and understand true taijutsu.

For taijutsu, the flexibility of the legs is the most important factor, not the strength of the legs.

I will form good habits and become their slave.

Courage is often associated with aggression, but instead should be seen as a willingness to act from the heart.

If you can cope the pride when winning, then you can confront despair when lose.

Parties are intended to be celebrations, and celebrations should be only for those who have something to celebrate.

I'm quite connected to Italy because of Italian Vogue shoots and the Pirelli calendar, so I have a love and appreciation for the culture.

Hope is what keeps you going, but hope keeps you focused on the future, and this continued focus perpetuates your denial of the Now and therefore your unhappiness.

There is nothing more dangerous than the conscience of a bigot.

I worry about my nan. If she's alone and falls, does she make a noise? I'm joking, she's dead.

I am basically very private, and I'm really nervous about doing publicity.

If you keep a thing seven years, you are sure to find a use for it.