My mom. Growing up with her, she always taught us to say whatever. Like, 'You think something, say it. Don't bite your tongue for people.' I think there's a fine line with that, but at the same time, I'm a firm believer in speaking your mind.

There is no chip coming off of my shoulder because, at the end of the day, you're still going to continue to be doubted.

I'm going to be more critical of myself than anyone could ever be.

I know what hard times are like. I didn't grow up with a silver spoon in my mouth. I've had struggles.

The most important part of this is to prepare the athlete for life in general and then be able to compete.

Bin Laden wasn't all that central to the terrorist network any more, but taking him down created a kind of national catharsis. It's been a really, really long time since we had something to celebrate that didn't involve a sports team. I'd rather it had been a non-death-related occasion, but we'll take what we can get.

I grew up very active, and my parents made me try every single sport there was.

I'm thrilled, I'm grateful, I'm blessed. I played for the world's greatest professional sports team in history. Once a Dallas Cowboy, always a Dallas Cowboy.