Michael Jordan

My forever mission is to take the best elements of both commercial and independent films and bring them together. I learned so much about the art of independent films and I have so much fun in commercial ones. I think that a mix of both is good.

Independent film making is very collaborative. You feel like it's you, the director and other actors and you really feel like you have the final say. When you do the bigger films, the studio has to give the final thumbs up and they're usually not big on risk taking because they're trying to make money.

I feel like you have to pull from some personal experiences [to acting]. At least that's how I work sometimes. It's just easier that way. And I try it as best as I can and kind of dissolve myself and become a character, not me, or just blur the lines.

Acting for me sometimes is taking whatever personal experiences I have and try to apply that [to a role].

My most memorable dunk, that I think about very, very often, is the Patrick Ewing dunk.

The basketball court for me, during a game, is the most peaceful place I can imagine. On the basketball court, I worry about nothing. When I'm out there, no one can bother me...

Success isn't something you chase. It's something you have to put forth the effort for constantly. Then maybe it'll come when you least expect it. Most people don't understand that.

I truly love the game; I wouldn't be playing if I didn't love the game. I'm not getting paid astronomical dollars; it's truly for the love of the game of basketball.

My mother is my root, my foundation. She planted the seed that I base my life on, and that is the belief that the ability to achieve starts in your mind.

It's not about the shoes, it's what you do in them.

Anyone who would argue that this third-generatio n MDX is an SUV might as well belong to the Flat Earth Society. The 2014 Acura MDX is the perfect expression of the modern car - capable, spacious, and friendly to drive.

Michael Jordan is sort of...the hip-hop version of Dr. J

Number 45 doesn't explode like Number 23 used to.

Can I still dunk... Are you stupid?

I can remember a game, we were down with about 5 to 10 points, I go off about 25 points, we come back and win the game, we're walking off the floor. Tex (Winter) looks at me and says \'There's no \'I\' in team!\' I looked at Tex and say, \'There's not, but there's an 'I' in win!

I was in Chicago in 1994 and at this time I had no thoughts of coming back and playing the game of basketball, Bryon Russell came over to me and said, \'Why'd you quit? You know I could guard you.\' When I did come back in 1995 and we played Utah in '96, I'm at the center circle and Bryon Russell is standing next to me. I said, \'You remember what you said in 1994 about, 'I think I can guard you, I can shut you down, I would love to play against you?' Well, you're about to get your chance.

I set another goal ... a reasonable, manageable goal that I could realistically achieve if I worked hard enough. I approached everything step by step.

There will be a player greater than me.

I'm retired 99.9%. Of course, there always is that .1%.

Failure builds muscle, <br /> determination, and dreams.

To the trolls on the internet, I want to say: Get your head out of the computer. Go outside and walk around. Look at the people walking next to you. Look at your friends' friends and who they're interacting with. And just understand this is the world we live in. It's okay to like it.

The world is a little more diverse in 2015 than when the Fantastic Four comic first came out in 1961.

If you put your mind to doing whatever it is you want to do, good things can happen.

Being afraid on the court, means you're not confident of your skills

When I step onto the court, I'm ready to play. If you're going up against me, you'd better be ready. If you're not going to compete, I will dominate you.

Heart is what separates the good from the great.

Republicans buy sneakers, too.

It's always been said that when I can't find a way to do anything, I will find a way to do it.

I won't have any competitive instincts in any sports, other than golf. I can't see being competitive in sports any more.

My advice is find fuel in failure. Sometimes failure gets you closer to where you want to be.