You can have average talent, but when God breathes on your life, you will go further than people that have great talent. Don't talk yourself out of it.
I think we have always had a fascination for gangs and gangsters, and I think we always will.
War is not cheap, but it's the human cost that's the highest.
For too many families, the aftershock of the war in Afghanistan will be felt every day, most probably for the rest of their lives. I know because I've looked into the eyes and the faces of grieving mothers.
Many areas of Los Angeles have gang problems.
Oh yeah, I'm an Essex boy and proud of it.
On my travels around the world, I've met people in countries where democracy doesn't exist and if it does, they are intimidated into voting in a certain way.
There is no purpose in living where there is nothing to do.
I get a call, and it's Howard Bingham, and he's got the champ on the line. Muhammad Ali didn't remember me from being a kid, but he was going, "Yeah, you're in bed, and you want your mama with you. . . " It really helped so much. He spent 15 or 20 minutes on the phone with me. That's a memory that I'll always cherish.
My only advice is don't tattoo some guy's name on yourself. Ever. I've done it twice. Twice! I'm in the process of getting both removed. It's the most painful thing imaginable.
It is OK to be happy in life. Even through all the strife, maybe especially during times of great pain and suffering. We still have to be able to stay close to that joy because we can't save the world in a bad mood.