We live in the best place on earth but at times the worst.

I did not want to be the best black man of the year; I wanted to be the best man of the year.

Whether it is the best of times or the worst of times, it is the only time we've got.

If you work hard in real life, people tend to get in your way - either from inertia or prejudice - and they stop you achieving things. It's the worst thing about real life compared with sports, where you generally get what you deserve: if you're the fastest guy, you win; there are no other games being played.

We're hoping for the best, but we need to prepare for the worst.

I grew up in Boca Raton, Florida - the worst place on earth.