I never wanted to retire. I wanted to kind of shift my work pattern so I could stay fresh and invigorated, and use the experience that I had gained in 30 years, but in a slightly different direction.
I do feel like I've gotten younger as I've aged.
I'm re-energized by being around people who mean a lot to me.
The remarks about my reaching the age of Social Security and coming to the end of the road, they jolted me. And that was good. Because I sure as hell had no intention of just sitting around for the rest of my life. So I'd whip out the paints and really go to it.
After a good training camp, pushing myself, learning new things, I always feel confident coming back to New Zealand.
The breaks you take from work pay you back manifold when you return because you come back with a fresher mind and newer thinking. Some of your best ideas come when you're on vacation.
The thing about inspiration is that it takes your mind off everything else.
'Fresh Eyes' was my own little discovery of having been in a relationship for a while and realizing that my favorite part of it is being surprised.
Every time I went out there I performed the best that I could and it was time to step back and clear my mind.
I'll take a look and get a second wind because so many little children are running around at my side.
