Pride in Performance Quotes

I believe that I'm one of the best defenders in this league; I take a lot of pride in that.

Obviously everybody, if you're playing in the league, you've got to have somewhat of an ego about how you play the game.

It's always been the most important thing for me to enjoy my cricket.

There are those kind of fighters that just go in to get paid. That's not me, man. I have never been that guy.

I have to smile because we, as footballers, are really lucky to do the job we do. But this is not just a job for me. It's my passion.

There's still a lot of athletes in the NBA, but shooters are very valuable. I take a lot of pride shooting, so I feel like it's going to be big for me.

It's a pleasure to play for England, and I will never say no.

Every second I'm on the pitch for Wales is an honour, and I love playing.

I always believe you give your all for whoever you're playing for, whatever shirt you put on. You play for that team and you want to win for that team - whether I'm wearing a Liverpool shirt or an England shirt.

Even prior to WWE, when I was bartending and training MMA, I always had a sense of fulfillment because although not my dream job, I took pride in being the best bartender I could be.

If I feel like I've done a great job during an interview with the president of the United States live in the Oval Office, it doesn't give me a tenth of the good feeling of going to the school play and making eye contact with my kids as they're onstage delivering their lines. Nothing compares with that moment of connection.

I liked it when people relied on me... because then I knew I had something different to offer.

I have won 85 caps and have had a great career with Wales and have enjoyed every minute of it.

I like the job. That's what I'll miss the most... I'm not sure anybody ever liked this as much as I've liked it.

I'm so good at Atletico. Honestly, I don't see myself leaving.

I have to look for my happiness, and that is being out on the pitch, playing well, and scoring goals. That makes me happy.

I can only guess that, for guys in their 30s and 40s who watched me play, they understood that the score never mattered and my paycheck never mattered (in relation) to how I played. I played with Little League enthusiasm and professional flair. That's what fans are really looking for.