I've been motivated by overcoming challenge and overcoming the hurdles and obstacles that face me. There still is plenty out there to get motivated by.

I had moments of my actions and words not reflecting who it is I am - if that defines a punk, then yes, absolutely.

Well, you know, I've bonded with a lot of people over the years, you know. We played the same tournaments year after year and we go back to the same place and many times the seats have been full and that has meant the world to me for sure.

A lot of the hurdles we would face were made very apparent to us.

People are always blaming their circumstances for what they are. I don't believe in circumstances. The people who get on in this world are the people who get up and look for the circumstances they want, and if they can't find them, make them.

A man who can't learn to roll with the punches will forever be living on edge. A man that can roll with the punches can understand that all overcoming obstacles needs to be is just another adventure.