I looked up to my parents because they were very successful in what they wanted to do. I was lucky; I didn’t have to look far for role models.
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The big difference for me is that, as I get older, I find it’s a lot easier to stay in shape than it is to get back in shape.
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I think everyone is ticklish. You just gotta find the right spots.
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If you’re going to play at all, you’re out to win. Baseball, board games, playing Jeopardy, I hate to lose.
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I’m not one to sit around and be satisfied about something. I can always get better.
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What kind of influence did my parents have on my life? Well, they had the most influence. These are the people who are closest to me. My parents are very positive people. They’ve been supportive. They’re always there.
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When it was time for parent-teacher conferences, I remember that I was always embarrassed about what my parents would hear about me!
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When you put a lot of hard work into one goal and you achieve it, that’s a really good feeling.
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Sneak out when things go good. It bothers me when people have good games and stand in front of their locker waiting for the media, then they have bad games and sneak out the back.
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It doesn’t seem like the season really gets under way until you have your home opener
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My best vacation is somewhere I could hide, somewhere warm and not a lot of people around.
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When I was younger, I was always taught not to make excuses.
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I think when things linger, that’s when they become a distraction. I don’t want any distractions.
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Athletics keeps us healthy, gets us up and running around. It also gives you an opportunity to meet a lot of different people, which is very important.
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You can’t be sensitive, because you’re going to get criticized. I don’t care who you are, you’re going to get criticized.
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You know what I want to do? Wake up one weekend and not have to go anywhere and do nothing.
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