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My family always helped me. I had people around me who always pushed me to be the best: my dad, my mum. My dad used to play and coach as well. But I wasn't born with shiny things.

I think my parents undoubtedly influenced me on some level.

I've had a life that has taken many interesting paths. I've learned a lot from mentors who were instrumental in shaping me, and I want to share what I've learned.

My father was a huge influence on me.

Look at people that influenced me - but I didn't know if I had that sort of 'I'm going to take you under my wing' person.

The people who influenced me most were the people who said I would never make it. They gave me a thirst for revenge.

No matter what accomplishments you make, somebody helped you.

One of my biggest influences of all time would probably be one of my soccer coaches, Coach Darlington, from high school. He was always trying to get me to push myself really hard. No excuses. I always hated him, but it paid off. I think that's what life is all about... when you push through the hard stuff and it pays off.

Everything around me inspires and influences me. Mainly love - falling in it, losing it, loving it and hating it.

My father helped me become a ballplayer and take the good with the bad.