Colin Cooper Quotes

And I think they loved me because I loved being part of their team, you know, and I quite often say to kids, that I was the worst player in the world's best football team - and that was good enough for me.

I'm really grateful for my dancers' discipline.

I'm trying to stay humble because if I don't keep producing results, all of this goes away, so I want to focus on the people close to me - my family and my team; they mean everything to me.

It's important I keep my feet on the ground and stay humble and still work hard.

Basketball has given me everything.

It's important to stay humble, stay level-headed and keep working hard.

Sometimes I get all the credit, and it makes me feel bad because I'm not the only one out here sacrificing everything. There are people out here on the road with me with kids and families, and they're out here busting their backs for me.

I know a lot of people did a lot of heavy lifting to make me successful and I do everything in my power not to screw it up.

They, all of them, work incredibly hard to make me seem clever and heroic, neither of which I am.

I always remind my kids that hard work pays off. They see that I take nothing for granted in life. It helps them stay grounded.

My father John taught me about hard work and the importance of manners.

I think I've worked hard for everything that's happened but I know I've had a lot of support from family, friends, and even at Florida State. My coaches and teammates have supported me in everything I've wanted to accomplish.

The greatest compliment a coach can get from another coach around the league is, 'Hey, your guys play hard. They're tough.'

I'm a humble kid. I grew up with Filathlitikos. There were some people in Filathlitikos that taught to me how to stay humble. It was coach Tzivas that never allowed me to get carried away. That's who I am.

My journey is self-made because I came from nothing. It's the best feeling now, because I don't really feel like I owe anybody.

I owe my success to Allah and my parents who have sacrificed so much to get me where I am.

I am enjoying everything football has given me, and I want to enjoy to the maximum every chance I am allowed.

It's lovely when you get those awards because it reminds you that the audience are enjoying what you're doing so you keep working hard and never take anything for granted.

I don't play for myself. I play for my teammates and play for the people that helped me get to where I am. I know they're watching me every week, and I want to play for them. It's just in my heart, and that's who I am.

I give all thanks to God. But I'm just here to play football.

I am grateful to have had the opportunity to play for and work under the best, Pat Summitt.

I never take credit for my movie's success. I am the face of the movie, but there are numerous unsung heroes behind the scene. From the director, cameraman and editor to the light boy, everyone knows how difficult it is to satisfy the audience.

Conductors make too much fuss about conductors! Humility and hard work are virtues. We're nothing without our musicians.

It's how I was raised. My parents put me in a nice position, but that's all it is - a nice position. You've got to put in the work. You've got to humble yourself.

The sport is my first priority because it has given me everything.