Wade Barrett Quotes

I think for a couple of years I was believing that I was doing it all on my own and I wasn't.

There are things one must do for oneself.

When Marcus Garvey spoke about self-reliance, he wasn't only talking about people of colour. It's like self-reliance in general, for anyone. Just keep moving and moving within the right direction, and everything will be all right.

I'm not one of these people that needs to feel loved. I don't need to see my picture everywhere.

I'd like to thank my parents for always stressing, be an individual.

I don't pay much attention to career or what other people think. I've always been quite arrogant.

Self-actualized people are independent of the good opinion of others.

Grow up and let anyone try to contend with the adult you.

No bird soars too high if he soars with his own wings.

In America we tell our parents to bring their child home and put him or her in a crib; as they get older, children sleep in they own room not in Mom and Dad's room. What are we training them for? It's independence, because that's what being empowered is all about.

I think that I am better than the people who are trying to reform me.

Even as a small child I never felt that I should have to compete with anyone - even my older brother.

I live my life trying to never appear to be a small man.

I have three girls, and I say the same thing to them. I'm not involved in their careers because I've learned that it's important for them to stand on their own two feet. They'll feel better and prouder of themselves if they do.

Be yourself, take control of your life.

I think the best thing your parents can do for you is to let you be yourself.

I am a self-made brat.

There are people out there who hate me and who say I'm arrogant, vain, and whatever. That's all part of my success. I am made to be the best.

I never had a role model. I ended up wanting to be the best version of myself.

I feel like I don't really care about impressing other people. I thoroughly enjoy impressing myself.

I don't really compare myself to anyone. Growing up, sure you have your favorite players or guys you try to emulate, but I'm just trying to be the best me I can be.

You have to empower yourself.

People should just get over themselves.

I have been my own man. I feel like I can be me but I have obviously learned from the best.

People often ask me, 'Who is your role model?' and it sounds a bit cliche, but I've been trying to be my own model.