Quotes About Determination

I've always been of the opinion that great talent can't be held down.

I love my legs because they make me powerful and they make me feel strong. They've held up ever since I was young and have helped me get where I am today and be this successful.

Being shy has never held me back.

If you have any talent, you can't be held back, and you can't be held down.

To hell with love of country - I compete for myself.

You make yourself be whatever the hell you want to be, at the end of the day.

If a whole bunch of people want to make your life a living hell, they're gonna do it.

I got an agent and went up for the part of my first film, Five Gates to Hell.

My father always said, 'Do your best and piss on the rest.' And I think there's a lot of truth to that, because if you've done your best, there's not a hell of a lot more you can do about something.

When I first started coaching, one of the worst things that I think I heard was 'It will be O.K.' I would wonder, 'How the hell is it going to be O.K.?' The worst word in the English language is 'hope.'

When you put your helmet on and you're in the race, I find that's just everything there is in the world.

Every time I put my helmet on it's a challenge.

What good does it do to be afraid? It doesn't help anything. You better try and figure out what's happening and correct it.

Playing for Midland, that helped me get to Arkansas. It was really all I ever wanted to do.

Everyone seemed to be doing well except me and my career. And my accent was no helping me any.

I've had no helping hand in Hollywood. But in general, I've found that when it comes to getting jobs, what's meant for you can't pass you by.

I never want anyone to think I've been given a helping hand. I've always worked for everything, whether it be on the football field or away from it.

When your will power is gone, you are helpless.

It's just been kind of hard trying to figure out what I can and can't play. Everyone is so competitive and you watch your friends doing well and you feel helpless at times.

I'm an emotional person, but it is not my helplessness.

Heaven never helps the men who will not act.

I think the love of the game and the love of scoring goals helps you get yourself in the right area at the right time.

Competition helps people figure it out.

I was determined to be an actor and make a name in the industry, and hence, I did.