Quotes About Determination

I'm used to working really hard to get a role. I was always auditioning and talking my way into roles.

I never had trouble getting an agent. I went out and got my first couple roles, and literally within six months I never had to have another job other than acting.

I auditioned several times before I got the part in 'Shuddh Desi Romance.'

I played Romeo when I was younger, and I think I did a couple kind Romeo-like parts after that, and I kind of went, 'I mustn't do this again. I must always choose something that I don't know if I'm a good enough actor to play.'

I want to be a director - and you need to get out there and do it, you can't wait 'til it comes to you... I'd give anything to be able to do what Ron Howard's done.

Going into my rookie year I expect to play well and I expect to win a lot of games.

One goal I want to accomplish is I want to be known as the hardest-working guy on the team my rookie year.

I kind of think the rookie wall is all in your mind, to be completely honest.

Ultimately I want to win. That's my main focus as my rookie year.

I can say Rookie of the Year is what I want to do.

I'm a rookie, but I'm not here to act like a rookie.

I remember hearing stories about Aaron Rodgers coming into my rookie year and to get my hands on him, it's huge.

I root for anyone who's got kids and if they want to make it work.

When I entered films, I rose to the top. In business, too, I want to be at the top.

I want people to know that it's not always dandelions and roses when you're doing something like 'Aladdin.'

I don't like to play rough, but I will if I have to.

I've always been a rough kid.

I had a rough start when I moved to L.A. I couldn't find a job, so I couch-surfed for the first two years.

I was one of those guys that really had to fight to make it in this league. Early on, I really had to do whatever it took, whether it be fight, rough people up, to make the team. I looked at it as it's either me or them - and it was going to be me.

It was rough growing up but it was best for me, it's what made Shannon Briggs, it's who I am.

Going through rough times will only make me and my team stronger.

Cutting weight is always rough, especially for guys like myself that make a significant cut to make a number.

I'm a rough guy and I like it when fights get tough.

Physically, I'm strong, I'm fast, I'm tough, I'm rough.