Then suddenly something just kicked me. I kind of woke up and realised that I was in a different atmosphere than you normally are. My immediate reaction was to back off, slow down.

If a person has no dreams, they no longer have any reason to live. Dreaming is necessary, although in the dream reality should be glimpsed. For me this is a principle of life.

If you no longer go for a gap that exists, you are no longer a racing driver.

I believe that we start to see our true personalities when we go through the most difficult moments. This is when we get stronger

The main thing is to be yourself. Many times its through a mistake that you learn. And the main thing is to make sure you learn through your mistakes and get better.

I am not designed to come second or third. I am designed to win.

When you're not happy, you need to be strong to change, resisting the temptation of turning back. The weak goes nowhere

If you have God on your side, everything becomes clear.

The past is just data. I only see the future.

With regard to performance, commitment, effort, dedication, there is no middle ground. Or you do something very well or not at all.

You commit yourself to such a level where there is no compromise. You give everything you have, everything, absolutely everything.

We accept too damned many things on the explanations of people who could have good reasons for lying.

Ill lose myself in the pain. It might not make sense. But it works.

How many men with a microphone can tell you what he loves the most?

Perhaps the price of comfort is that life passes more rapidly. But for anyone who has lived in uneasiness, even for a short, memorable duration, it's a trade-off that will gladly be made.

They established their patriotic credentials long ago, and are either supportive of the Bush agenda or know when to keep their traps shut.

In every other aspect of their life, we have entertainment that is crafted almost to an individual. So they expect that from stand-up as well.

For thirty centuries, from her sacred seat the cat looked down, and crouching at her feet, beheld the race of conquering Pharaohs kneel.

For me, it's more about keeping it simple with a rock and roll edge. It's all about accessorising.

That the Creator himself comes to us and becomes our ransom - this is the reason for our rejoicing.

In L.A., you tend to see a lot of people do very bizarre things. I love it.