Mark Twain Quotes

Maybe I didn't take the advantage and become a star and get all the brands so that I could solidify my space in the world.

I've been in New York for going on five years now, and I always thought I would make a mark and do something but I never thought it would be this big of a deal. I'm so blessed and I'm truly honored.

My career should adapt to me. Fame is like a VIP pass wherever you want to go.

All I really had was my talent. Without that I wouldn't be welcome at the White House.

And because no matter who you are, if you believe in yourself and your dream, New York will always be the place for you.

People return my phone calls now, which is really interesting. I'll tell you what I've learned that's kind of bittersweet. So many doors have opened up. I've met everybody in the business. I'm fortunate people want to work with me.

This is the city of dreamers and time and again it's the place where the greatest dream of all, the American dream, has been tested and has triumphed.

There is more opportunity for a nobody to become a somebody in Washington than in the whirl-pool of New York.

Politicians respect a lot of things, but nothing so much as success.

My father was into fame and leaving his mark. He was a city planner, sort of a genius in that world, the Robert Moses of Philadelphia. He was on the cover of 'Time' once, and I remember going to his office and seeing, like, two hundred copies, which he would hand out to people.

Growing up where I grew up, we looked to athletes. They were our first heroes. They came from the same places we came from. I mean, you can't watch TV and see someone who is successful that you can really relate to. That person isn't real; he doesn't exist. But athletes traveled the world, had these big houses and gave their families a better life.

It's cool to be named a Shooting Star and, of course, a big honor. But as to what comes of that, I'm just going to see what comes my way.

I think I was given an opportunity, and I ran with it. I think I've made a lot more of it than anybody thought I was going to, and that's why it's gone so well, but it's opened a lot of doors and a lot of eyes to what I can do.

If I can be in a position of power and influence, and be able to make my present better, then I want to do that.

It's about legacy, it's about moments, it's about being an icon - I'll do what I do and the money will flow.

There are lot of people who speak about superstardom, but I'd like to say that it's not about any individual - it's about the opportunity.

Over time, people will notice what you are doing. Then you'll be in demand, and when you are in demand, you'll make money.

I want to make a diference. I want people to know my name. Like Ali.

Just like I have all the capabilities to become a big star, Golden Boy has all the tools to get me there.

My whole life I saw everybody else get shine, I saw everybody else get money, everybody else wanted to rap. I saw them getting record deals and stuff like that. And everytime I saw that it was damn, I can't wait until my time.

If I play at a really high level, opportunities will come my way.

To kind of be on the forefront of things here in NXT is definitely a big feather in my cap.

I wanted to go somewhere I could be an important player. Be the player the whole city looks up to.

I was always motivated to make my parents proud and wait for that one opportunity. Finally, it happened with 'Yevade Subramanyam,' and since then, I have never looked back.

I'm the champ that puns the camp! That's what I always wanted. I wanted to be seen as a main eventer, and it's a lot of responsibility now. I feel like I'm gonna deliver on this opportunity. I want to take it and make sure everybody knows that this is why I'm the champ.