Ben Zobrist Quotes

I still pinch myself when I see myself on 'Match of the Day' - it's at times like that you realise how far you've come.

I've worked so hard for years, and it's just incredible to see my clothes in Dorothy Perkins. I got quite emotional at the launch.

When I was 11, I told my mum I would play for England - and by 17, I'd done it.

You know I've watched the All-Star game as a little boy... and to have the opportunity now to play in it is so overwhelming.

Take your victories, whatever they may be, cherish them, use them, but don't settle for them.

You may think it was a very little thing, and in these days it seems to me like a trifle, but it was a most important incident in my life. I could scarcely credit that I, the poor boy, had earned a dollar in less than a day; that by honest work, I had earned a dollar. I was a more hopeful and thoughtful boy from that time.

From the time I was 3, I wanted to be a major-league player. To accomplish that at 35, get my name on my jersey, be in the clubhouse with major-league players, see my family for the first time in three months, be in my home state and pitch the day I got called up, was incredible.

I am so thrilled to be nominated for something I loved working on every single day.

I'd rather stay out of the limelight until I've done something I feel proud of.

I've done it all. I'm thankful and proud of what I've accomplished in my life. I hope to keep doing it.

I got a nomination for director, which means the world to me; it's just the most exciting thing for me and my family. You do the good hard work, and the rest of it is something you shouldn't get too caught up in, but when it happens - boy! I respect it.

I always considered myself very successful even before the success of Secrets and Lies.

I'm proud that somebody like myself has made it to the very top.

I still can't believe that I've achieved what I have. It's like I've lived a dream for about five years now.

I'd be lying if I said the success means nothing to me. It does. I enjoy it and live a pretty great life.

I feel satisfied after achieving something difficult.

What else is there in life but to accomplish things and to do things? Sure I like to be on a beach on occasion, I like to ski on occasion, but as long as I have the ability to make a contribution, I am going to keep going.

I was born with success. Lucky for me I am able to handle it. Also, I damn well deserve it!

I like to tell young people to work hard for your goals and live in the moment.

A self-made man? Yes, and one who worships his creator.

I considered myself very lucky after 'Baghdad Cafe,' and I have 'The Shield.' In every genre, I've kicked butt at some point. I'm real happy.

I've always been working just to be a world champion and it's a dream come true.

I don't know if it has set in or not. Honestly, it's crazy. It's such an amazing honor. I remember thinking back to being in my room waiting for the call to see if I got the part. It's like winning the lottery. I'm proud to be a member of such an amazing cast - that's the best award of all.

During the past 23 years, I have set a number of goals for myself and I'm proud to say that these goals have been achieved.

I've been working so hard for the past eight years and I'm tired - but I'm also deliciously tired because what a wonderful life I've lived.