"Players should know that if you can't make the contribution of the winning shot, that your attitude every day when you come to practice, or the positive contribution you make through cheering and keeping up team morale, is just as important in the overall picture."

"I think sportsmanship is knowing that it is a game, that we are only as a good as our opponents, and whether you win or lose, to always give 100 percent."

"I even believe if you're killing a team, you shouldn't stop. You should respect your opponents enough to play 100 percent the whole time. And by the same token, if you're getting killed by the other team, you should never quit."

"I was very pleased that the positive things about me and my game outshone the aggressive style of play I use. I would never tone that down, because I believe in that style of play, and I believe that you can play rough on the court and still be a good sport."

"Humans have a sense of spontaneity and emotion. We have a dichotomy between grief and happiness."

"And of course, pop music is all about memorability and simplicity and positive messages and a little dash of joy."

"The most important thing is to enjoy your life - to be happy - it's all that matters."

"Be happy for this moment. This moment is your life."