I have a pathological fear of being on my own. When I'm with my own thoughts, I start to unravel myself, and I start to think really dark thoughts, self-destructive thoughts.

I always did think that when I turned 40, I'd start coming into my own.

I have my own demons and dark moods. It's weird.

I don't follow other players or the tournaments they play. I have my own schedule and do my own thing. I never really think, 'Oh, I want to be or play like so-and-so.' I just like being myself.

I needed to be myself and find my own identity.

I'm used to hearing myself. My own voice.