Larry Gagosian Quotes

When I'm competing, I need to be strong.

I think I have become mentally stronger now, and I have full confidence that I can finish close matches.

The tennis challenger starts strong but soon loses confidence in his playing. The champion racks up the games. But in the final set, when the challenger has nothing left to lose, he becomes relaxed again, insouciant, daring. Suddenly he's playing like the devil and the champion must work hard to get those last points.

There isn't a lot of room for people who are thin skinned in this business.

I don't lose sleep about what people say about me. It's football.

When you step out there on the field as a corner in our system, you have to be ready to play because humility is one week away.

I like pressure, the boos didn't mean nothing to me.

It is very important to be confident and strong even if you lose, because you know there are tournaments coming up next, and you have to be prepared for it.

There was always a lot of pressure - I fought on Channel 5 in my first fight and got two million views - but luckily I'm the kind of person who thrives under pressure. I use it to fuel my performances and training, knowing that all eyes are on me and that there's a lot to live up to. It made me harder, tougher and more determined.

If I have learned anything from my coaches, it's that the next game is the most important. The next game is the one that gives you confidence or gets you into trouble.

I know if I train hard, focus, I can beat anyone out there.

At Kentucky, you have to be a competitor. If you're not, you're going to look weak. You're going to look like you don't belong.

I've dominated past competitions, but I've sweated blood and tears for every medal. I take nothing for granted, and I'm fully focused on doing my best.

People can think what they do, but when I step on the field, I'll be successful.

It doesn't matter to me who the opponent is, I'll be ready in all areas.

One-on-one, you have to be able to put your head down and get stuck in.

I don't want to sound arrogant or cocky, but taking a fight on short notice against 'Cowboy,' you have to be mentally strong.

It certainly helps that I'm quite a relaxed guy and I take things in my stride, and if you hear the odd murmur of criticism, you just stay focused on your job and doing what you're working hard to do. I've always been confident in my own ability, and that's just as important.

The opponent never matters to me. That's something I've always said.

I don't think about how going to be the match. I think about try to do the right things to win. I don't think about how easy can say or how tough can say. I go on court. I try my best.

What makes you really come together under pressure is determination and focus and toughness.

Win or lose you will never regret working hard, making sacrifices, being disciplined or focusing too much. Success is measured by what we have done to prepare for competition.

I know there's a lot of pressure, but I'm just going to go out and play my game.

In a moment, or type of pressure, you just go out, and I play like I always do. Because it's a big moment, I'm not going to shy away and not show my talents. I'll show what I can do and show it every game.

I'm not going to worry about any outside pressure or distractions or any of the things that comes with being the #1 pick. I know there is responsibility that comes with it, but I'm ready to get after it.