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The quick success was a bit strange to get used to.

I had a very traumatic end to my career so I didn't think I would become a manager then. As the years pass by the fire in you, the hunger, the desire for success comes back.

I still wish Chelsea and all the players every success. I spent so many years connected to the club. One incident is not going to change that.

If I have one success in my relationship history, it's with the people who listen to my music. I think that they'll be there with me forever, and I'll be there with them forever. And I'm totally satisfied with that.

The success of 'The Widow' meant there were expectations for the second book from the first word, and it has created a completely different writing experience. Not to say I haven't enjoyed writing 'The Child,' but I confess there were times when I felt as if I was wrenching it out of my body with bloodied fingernails!

My Duke of Edinburgh interview for his 90th in June 2011 was not one of my successes. I knew what to expect: there were some very uncomfortable moments and put-downs, but I think it made for entertaining viewing.

My kids once said, 'What would you do if you hadn't got us?' I replied, 'I'd be more successful and I'd have more friends, but I wouldn't be as happy.'

I played for Bologna in Serie A when I was 16, and those experiences made me this person. Just as importantly, I never played for a big club. My teams were normal, ordinary, but through hard work, we became successful.

Well the most successful of course was this Polypropylene chair.

It is better to be young in your failures than old in your successes.

I know some people see it as this success when the book is finally made into a movie - that marks its success. I don't see it that way.

The secret of my success with Geraldine is that she's not a putdown of women. She's smart, she's trustful, she's loyal, she's sassy.

I study a lot of philosophy. I want to be an example of how to enjoy this success, and that's exactly what I've done. I've enjoyed every moment.

I'm always around people who want to drink very expensive champagne. But only when it's a celebration of success.

I love to do something that's challenging to myself, and just to see the success, it makes me go harder and harder the next time.

Starting out with music, I was very successful, and me getting into film, I definitely look forward to giving it my all. What you put in is what you get out.

The success of Revamp is clear. We've sold a lot of albums, we've done very good tours, and wherever we play, we get a very positive response, and that's something that would be very nice to keep.

In my experience, accountability is a huge part of team success.

When I came into this league, it was a Phoenix Suns team consistently going to the playoffs, and they had aspirations to go deep into the playoffs. People were always harping on sacrifice, what you have to give up for the success of the team.

The main reason I wanted to be successful was to get out of the ghetto. My parents helped direct my path.

When a trait is universal, evolutionary biologists look for a genetic explanation and wonder how that gene or genes might enhance survival or reproductive success.

I attribute my success to this - I never gave or took any excuse.

I found out I got 'The Little Drummer Girl' and my BAFTA nomination in quick succession, and I just didn't expect it to be like that. I thought there would be a lot more time in between. It's been an overwhelming experience.

Success is not a function of the size of your title but the richness of your contribution.

Unsuccessful people are the ones who are impressed by celebrity, by people's names and titles.