Nothing is given to you in this world, so you have to work hard.

Know what your strengths are, but also keep in mind what your weaknesses are; always work on your weaknesses.

I just have to practice hard, get better, and go out there and win impressively - that's all it comes down to.

You need good training partners - because you’re only as good as your training partners - and a strong desire to always get better.

I don't think about being undefeated; I don't think about what people say in the media about me, whether it's good or bad; I just don't think of it.

You need good coaches with a good gym that teach you the essentials, like boxing, kickboxing, wrestling, and pretty much all the stuff that you need to be successful in MMA.

I hated this. I hated knowing what I wanted and knowing what was right and knowing that they weren't the same thing.

I feel like the queen of the oven! I am the Queen of all oven-dry! Master of heat! You may now address me as "Your Royal Highness"!

When the blind lead the blind the world is full of casualties.

I used to joke that if acting didn't work out, poetry was my commonsense fallback.

Things don't always tie up in a nice bow. Even when you make strides with people and relationships, it's complicated.

Can you see through the night, woman, that you stare so upon it? Man, what sparks do your eyes follow in the smouldering darkness?

I went to the top of the Cotton Bowl by myself, sat down and cried.

Leo had recently discovered how to change the display, like the Times Square JumboTron,so now the banner read: Merry Christmas! All your presents belong to Leo!

Why don't they just make mouse-flavored cat food?