"I want to be the best. That's why I'm here."

"I want to be an inspiration to people. I want them to look at me and say, 'He never gave up.'"

"I don't need motivation. I have the drive."

"I just want to be myself, and I think that's the best thing I can be."

"I do not have a problem, I enjoy gambling, but I think people are trying to make it seem like I have a problem, because people really don't know."