Quote by Rory McIlroy
I wanted to make a point of basing myself at home, being close to

I wanted to make a point of basing myself at home, being close to my family. Ill never be able to repay Mum and Dad for what they did, but at least they know theyll never have to work another day. Ill do whatever it takes to look after them. – Rory McIlroy

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Since turning professional at 18, I have travelled the world playing the game that I love and consider myself a global player. As the World No.1 right now, I wish to be a positive role model and a sportsperson that people respect, and enjoy watching. – Rory McIlroy

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My mom and dad worked very hard to give me the best chance in – not just in golf but in life. You know, I was an only child, you know, my dad worked three jobs at one stage. My mom worked night shifts in a factory. – Rory McIlroy

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It is never easy to win but it is a lot easier to win when you play well. The key is winning golf tournaments when you are not playing so well. Managing your game is something that I feel that I am still learning to do. – Rory McIlroy

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I was raised by free-spirited people, though my father gave me a very strong work ethic. – Diane Lane

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I couldnt walk down any street in Britain without being laughed at. It was a nightmare. My children were devastated because their dad was a figure of ridicule. – David Icke

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You know when everyones watching, your mom and dad, your friends in high school who thought they were better than you. You get your chance to get in the spotlight and shine. – Shaun Alexander

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My grandfather, along with Carnegie, was a pioneer in philanthropy, which my father then practiced on a very large scale. – David Rockefeller

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