To see my statue unveiled alongside Borje Salming, the player I grew up idolizing in Sweden, will be very special for both my family and me.

It's all trotters in Sweden, so that's what's always caught my eye.

I'm 31 years old and I want to be part of a championship team before my career is over.

I'm very proud to be wearing the "C" for the Maple Leafs. It puts a smile on my face everyday

I think people want success, you know, and I'm the captain.

And I'm, whether I want it or not, a front figure for the team, a guy that talks about how the team is doing and represents the team.

I'm sure once my career's over, when I look back when I'm older, I can maybe appreciate it a little bit more.

Everybody is excited to play so I think who plays with whom is a minor thing at this point.

I always thought Ray Bourque was a great competitor.

I put a lot of pressure on myself, more than anyone else.

With the fans and the Toronto Maple Leafs organization, the way I've been treated here has been awesome.

Standing alone is better than being around people who don't value you.

Pain and Happiness are the coverings over reality

You cannot be friends upon any other terms than upon the terms of equality.

Most of us would protest that of course we love our children without any strings attached. But what counts is how things look from the perspective of the children

You think that what I've told you is an anecdote. But really it isn't. It's my whole life. It's the only story I have.

Deliberate violence is more to be quenched than a fire

I ate a bug once. It was flying around me. I was trying to get it away. It went right in my mouth. It was so gross!

Gretchen shrugged. "After seeing how he acted when she almost died, I'm starting to get why she's with him." Then her voice hardened. "And really, Leila. That's twice now.

I'm always in awe of accomplished people but never "starstruck".

I've actually never been taken on a date in my whole life. I have never had a one-night stand. I'm a real relationship person — contrary to public perception.