Like all writers, he measured the achievements of others by what they had accomplished, asking of them that they measure him by what he envisaged or planned.
Now I know the difference between a rousing reception and a pat on the back. Now I know the difference between a gold in Commonwealth Games and a bronze in Olympics.
My failures has helped me as much as my successes.
Getting the degree meant more to me than an NCAA title, being named All-American or winning an Olympic gold medal.
Not to sound arrogant, but what I did in one year, others couldn't do in their entire collegiate careers.
Scoring goals is nice, but I'm nowhere near Platini. I hope I can get closer to him.
Records are there to be broken. Lots of people would love to swap their world record for an Olympic medal, but for me, my medals are there forever and ever, and that's what does it for me.
Winners compare their achievements with their goals, while losers compare their achievements with those of other people.
The great high of winning Wimbledon lasts for about a week. You go down in the record book, but you don't have anything tangible to hold on to. But having a baby -- there isn't any comparison.
Some of the smallest things on a smaller film, to me, are greater achievements than on a big film when you have the resources and the time and everything else.
If you look at some of the people in the Hall of Fame, my numbers are compatible.
When we do not know a person - and also when we do - we have to judge his size by the size and nature of his achievements, as compared with the achievements of others in his special line of business - there is no other way.
If you look at how much Hank Williams did by 29 years old, it makes you feel pretty worthless.
The cover I was really excited about was 'Seventeen' magazine. To me, it was much bigger than 'Time.' 'Seventeen' was where I wanted to be.
I've done a lot. I've done more than any other president in the first 100 days and I think the first 100 days is an artificial barrier. And I'm scheduled ... the foundations have been set to do some great things.
