Going in, I knew I wasn't one of the top ones, because I didn't even make the pre-season All-American team. read more

Going in, I knew I wasn't one of the top ones, because I didn't even make the pre-season All-American team. That shows you what people thought of me right there, so I knew I had to go to work.

It doesn't seem like very long ago that we were the new kids on the block, and really tried to read more

It doesn't seem like very long ago that we were the new kids on the block, and really tried to claw our way up from the rear of the pack, so it's a very exciting feeling for us to come in and be as confident as we are.

I think that the basic philosophy was very good. It was just be nice to each other, and don't step read more

I think that the basic philosophy was very good. It was just be nice to each other, and don't step on other people's toes and infringe on their freedom.

Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity.

Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity.

I am sadly afraid that I must have done some wicked thing.

I am sadly afraid that I must have done some wicked thing.

We are succeeding in Iraq. Thank you, America.

We are succeeding in Iraq. Thank you, America.

[He has had only one close call, when he got his thumb stuck in the spokes of his mom's wheelchair read more

[He has had only one close call, when he got his thumb stuck in the spokes of his mom's wheelchair and it caused an under-the-nail blood blister. The injury occurred in the post-Photoshop era, but even so, the resulting lag in work could have cost him trusted clients.] I thought Photoshop was the end of my career, ... I thought they'd be able to get any ol' pair of hands in there. But what most people don't realize is there's a brain that comes connected to these hands. You need to know the tricks of the trade. It's just like fashion modeling: You can get a pretty woman to put on an outfit, but once you send her down the runway, does she know what to do?

It's exciting; it's indicative that my hard work is translating into good performances, especially in the weight where I don't read more

It's exciting; it's indicative that my hard work is translating into good performances, especially in the weight where I don't throw with great technique and rely more on athleticism and strength.

Me and Jai are pretty good friends. We'll be living with each other in a condo, making the best of read more

Me and Jai are pretty good friends. We'll be living with each other in a condo, making the best of it and getting ourselves ready for the season.