Derrick Lewis Quotes

Fighting is a sport; if you're not humble it's going to bring humbleness to you.

To be able to perform at a high level, to be able to do things that no other fighter can do, you have to practice it. And the only way you can practice is by sparring, by fighting another man.

I really work on my defense a lot; that's what makes me a good fighter.

When I prepare for a fight, I never expect it to be easy. I believe that that would create a chance for me to not give my best in the Octagon.

I train for whatever happens. I'm prepared for wherever the fight goes.

That's why I think that I have a big advantage, because I work on my striking a ton, but I don't forget about my wrestling, what brought me to the dance.

There's always going to be people talking so you just have to focus everyday and be the best fighter you can be in the Octagon on the day of the fight.

I've always considered myself a master in the art of real talk.

The cut made me hate the process of getting ready for a fight. I was focused on how to make weight instead of how to beat my opponent.

I think I'm one of the hardest-training fighters in the world.

You've got to demand the truth from yourself.

I think I have come to a place where I'm able to feel more comfortable about being honest.

I'm just a human being that is in touch with myself. And I'm honest with myself. And I really, at the end of the day, don't care what people say. I never cared about what people say.

I just don't think that I could be the kind of actor I want to be and not be honest with myself. Honesty is very important to me as an actor and as a person. I didn't even think about it.

One of the key elements is the ability to be honest with yourself.

If I have to be focused and watch what I say, then I have to be comfortable.

The older I get, the more I understand that the only way to say valuable things is to lose your fear of being correct.

None meet life honestly and few heroically.

My only ambition is to be true every moment I am living.

I say what I think and I think what I say.

I am determined to live without illusions. I want to look at reality straight. Without hiding.

I've been the type of guy, I've always been very forthcoming with how I feel. And that it doesn't make you less of a man to like go and be like, 'This is how I feel about you. This is the truth.'

I think my biggest appeal for fans is probably the fact that I'm honest. I'm up front about who I am. I'm a little naughty. I have a naughty side and everybody knows that. But I know when to use that and when not to.

When you tell your truth, you are coming from a real place, so you are automatically a leader.

Life would be so much harder if I had to lie about who I was.