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I have great admiration for athletes. They are just like actors in a lot of ways. They have tremendous pressures and conflicts. They have to compete, and they can't stay home just because they have a head cold.

I don't know whether it's the athlete in me or the passion I have for the game: I always think that I can step back on the field and play.

I do like athletes as they have amazing self-discipline.

I contribute my best in my sport and I also have a ton of respect for myself and my family.

As a professional athlete a lot is going to be said about you - but I just try to move forward and try to achieve my goals.

I'm an athlete. I go out there and fight my heart out.

Sportsmen just do what they do. I'm not trying to be a role model. If there's any inspiration people can take from me, take as much as you can - from my good and my bad.

In general, I enjoy athletes who have a strong character who let their abilities speak for themselves.

Being an athlete helps me get those grandiose emotions of pleasure and pain that are involved in sports.

I think being an athlete prepares you for more things than people give us credit for.