I wanted to perform well for my mom and dad, because in high school, I didnt have a job. My brothers, they worked at Pizza Hut or places like that, but sports, that was my way of giving back. – Junior Seau
As I was coming up, it always seemed like I was learning. If it wasnt from school, it was the hood. The influences of the hood are very powerful. – Junior Seau
In order to gain the respect of your players in the locker room, you cant just perform on Saturday. You have to do it consistently during practices, meetings, and in the weight room. – Junior Seau
Too many athletes are living in a tiny window. They have no vision for themselves – what they can be outside of football and what they can mean to a community. They just dont know any better. My hopes and dreams are unlimited. – Junior Seau
Your kids can say some cruel things to you at times. For example, Nicole, Miles and Sofie are standing there in the room and Im dressed to kill in my own mind. Theyll say to me, Dad, youre not going out there looking like that are you? If that doesnt kill a star, I dont know what does! – Lionel Richie