There was a possibility I could have been out of the NBA. It's taught me something that was a little deeper than basketball. I'm talking about life decisions.

My grandma always said bad things don't last forever.

I did some things I regret, and I know there are people who think they know me. I've heard the things they say, and some of them are hurtful.

We're all products of our environment. The key is not to fall.

You've got to play with pride and guts.

Either you can do it or you can't. I think I can overcome anything I put my mind to.

If I put my mind to something and really want it, I'll go after it and get it.

I've always felt that I'm a natural leader.

My grandmother was always upbeat, a naturally happy person. I think I got that from her.

I've always been taught to care what other people think. My grandmother and mother taught me to project a positive image of myself.

In New York, the dunk is not the thing. To break somebody down and shoot a J-that's as big as a dunk in New York.

Humans elect leaders on the basis of the promises they make. We [vampires] try to elect ours based solely on the strength of their character.

That's all nonsense, " said Curdie. "I don't know what you mean." "Then if you don't know what I mean, what right have you to call it nonsense?

I travel, always arriving in the same place.

I had to live in the desert before I could understand the full value of grass in a green ditch.

I learn from experience.

I don't mind if my skull ends up on a shelf as long as it's got my name on it.

Children do better when they feel better.

The world we are born into-this complicated, difficult, hauntingly touching world-is the one whole thing. It is the world we awaken in, and awaken to.

I take note of the fact that there are a lot of people who appreciate what I do as parliament president, not just within my Social Democratic party group, but also among the conservatives.

I don't feel like you can fully find the true character until you're in his wardrobe, on set, and really getting into the scene. And that's when you really find out who your character is.