Imran Tahir Quotes

I find mediocrity hard. I find that whole area difficult. I'm a very passionate person; I care very much about what I do. I believe I give it a lot, so it's gotta be good; otherwise, what's the point?

When you have a passion for something then you tend not only to be better at it, but you work harder at it too.

I fell into the theatre because I felt I was doing it well, and I stuck to it for the same reason.

Wanting to be a good actor is not good enough. You must want to be a great actor. You just have to have that.

My philosophy all my life has been the pursuit of excellence.

If you're not passionate about what you want to do, you won't be good at it.

I'm very driven by what I do. I am certainly very competitive. I like people who represent the best at what they do, and if that turns you into a perfectionist, then maybe I am.

There was nothing special about me; there are boxers in Belfast who are more skilled but I had a bit between my teeth that drives me on.

If I'm not the best D-lineman, it's not good enough for me.

You need the desire to demonstrate the way you can play, which team you are.

If you don't have that ambition you start to be sloppy and that is not what I like to be.

Every time I have gotten into anything, I have wanted to do it well. I've always been like that as a young boy, every time I've wanted to go on that pitch.

If we're playing and competing at the level we want to and we know we can, then nothing else is really going to matter.

I always want more. I always want my team to perform to their best.

All I gotta do is my job, do what it is that I bring to the table - that fire - and put the thump on these songs, and everything's gonna work from there.

I always felt there was some kind of nobility centered in my desire and passion for what I do.

Desire is the key to motivation, but it's the determination and commitment to unrelenting pursuit of your goal - a commitment to excellence - that will enable you to attain the success you seek.

If you're working, and you're not trying to be great, give up.

I actually work at my craft, and I actually want to be the best in my category, and I want to be a true actress. And a lot of people just want fame, and there's a huge difference.

We rely more on enthusiasm than actual skill. Whatever you do, do it enthusiastically and people will like it more.

Of course I have the odd bad game like other players. But I can't accept that. Especially when things don't go right for United. It all means so much to me to be succesful here. It drives me crazy at times.

Desire is the first thing a modern dancer should have. Skill can be developed. But if you don't have desire as a modern dancer, forget it.

I don't think about goals and records. Competition is what keeps me playing.

Every calling is great when greatly pursued.

Only passions, great passions can elevate the soul to great things.