Once you learn to remain calm under the stressful circumstances of a fight, you will have no trouble remaining calm under the stressful circumstances of life.

The [IBJJF] medal has zero value. It means as much as this tablecloth right here, but people still kill themselves to try to get those medals.

I do Jiu Jitsu so I can protect you when I fight you.

Treat everyone with love and respect because they are your brother or your sister.

When I tap, it means I've accepted the technique, learned the lesson and look to apply the experience next time I step on the mat. I never give up.

The true mark of maturity is when someone hurts you and you try and understand their situation instead of hurting them back.

That race you feel you are a part of is happening only in your mind.

Jiu Jitsu is about waiting for the right time to do the right move.

Those who rush are the same ones who lack technique.

When it comes to training I do that through teaching.

Spend more time in a Jiu Jitsu gi than in street clothes.

I want to write about people who dream and wait for the night to end, who long for the light so they can hold the ones they love.

But you knoe, she's right. Every single day, each time I see her face, see her, it's utterly precious.

With experience comes improvement.

A weakened mind always sees everything through a black veil. The soul makes its own horizons; your soul is dark, which is why you see such a cloudy sky.

Instead of writing songs for girls, I tend to write albums, which I guess is a bit weird.

I see so many people who don't want to try, and I say 'I don't care what I ever do, I never give up at anything anymore.' I don't care what it is, you'll never see me give up.

I believe it doesn't really matter where you work as long as you work. Keep sharpening your teeth.

If I aint happy, nobody's happy.

I always carry a Tom Ford lipstick and Tachta face blotters to get me through the day.

Courage is doing something despite the fear, and I've worked hard on being a courageous person.