Quotes About Dedication

Actors like me endeavour to look for great roles and portraying them to the best of our ability. At times, it's noticed; at times, it's not.

I've been fortunate to play with many great players, including Cristiano Ronaldo for Portugal.

I just have to improve here at Chelsea. I played in Portugal but here it is a higher level so I'm sure I can improve a lot and I will work hard every day.

When I was in Portugal I hardly played six-or-seven matches. Although I would train daily to keep my shape. Even then it was really difficult when I came back to get in shape and represent my country.

I understand that people want to see just the posh side of fashion, but fashion is a lot of work.

I don't know why anyone would want to be a goalkeeper. It is a hard position to do well.

It's an honor to be chosen to serve as Mayor Hancock's deputy mayor. This position comes with great responsibility, but should the need arise, I know I am up to the challenge.

I want to keep on improving as a player and become the best... one of the best midfielders in my position in the world.

I think the only expectation is that I put on myself to do everything right and to put myself in a position to perform as best that I can.

I am 33 years of age. I have 500 or 600 appearances. I know what I have done in football. I know how hard I have to work to be in this position.

I watch a lot of players in my position, but if I had to name a role model, I'd say Lillian Thuram because of the way he carried himself on the pitch and everything he did in his career.

I position everything else in my life around making movies.

So writing is a very, very difficult position to obtain... and retain.

I'm really trying to work on my defensive positioning.

I feel like I've improved immensely in terms of my defending, not only in one-versus-ones but also with my positioning.

There's a lot of guys that just get comfortable with their positions and rest on their laurels. I had to earn my way.

Many in top positions around Europe have devoted their lives to coaching.

I never thought about positions. All I wanted in life was to play for the country.

I need to put myself in the positions that test you the most at the very high end of the game.

I was told that with the right attitude, and with enough hard work, if you get up after every time you fail, you can amount to something and you can do positive work. You can leave a positive mark for our world, and that's what I aim to do.

I have learned that champions aren't just born; champions can be made when they embrace and commit to life-changing positive habits.

If you believe - which I do - that acting is a bit like advocacy for your character, then of course I want to find the positive points.

I work my butt off and have a positive attitude.

I just want to bring positive energy. When I'm out there, be a leader on the floor - do the little things.