"I built my talents on the shoulders..." - Quote by Michael Jordan

“I'm a firm believer in goal setting. Step by step. I can't see any other way of accomplishing anything.”

“I hate being out there with those garbage men. They don't get you the ball.”

“The game is my wife. It demands loyalty and responsibility, and it gives me back fulfillment and peace.”

“Find a great role model, perhaps someone who struggled and only really succeeded when older. Their biography and what they've done differently from you will help you. If such a person is willing to mentor you or at least allow you to work around them, great.”

“A coach is someone that sees beyond your limits and guides you to greatness!”

“What we did [shooting "Fences"] was we got young students from Carnegie Mellon, the acting and theater students, and we had them as our understudies. I told them, "You have to be off book and be ready. If Viola [Davis] has to leave you have to jump in."”

“The force of his own merit makes his way-a gift that heaven gives for him.”

“I think there are too many smart people pursuing internet stuff, finance, and law. That is part of the reason why we haven't seen as much innovation.”

“I can't keep somebody from being a star, and I can't make somebody a star, and nobody can.”