I recognize I am essentially a failed human being in the sense that I can't possibly live up to the expectations of an Almighty.
Everything this series is being built up to be - I think it's going to live up to those expectations.
I am disappointed at not being able to live up to the expectations of my supporters, but every cricketer goes through such a time.
Anytime we're interacting with someone, we're judging them, we're sharing expectations, we think they didn't live up to those expectations.
The pressure is all self-imposed, and it's to live up to the expectations of people who are going to shell out their hard-earned cash to listen to the music. It's actually more than that, though. I wouldn't want to make a record that didn't live up to my expectations.
I am ready to work, I am ready for this job and I am ready for this challenge.
(on being Manchester City manager)
I am not in this world to live up to other people's expectations, nor do I feel that the world must live up to mine.
The main reason I have joined Everton is not to try to help my England ambitions - that will come if I am playing consistently well for Everton.
When I spoke to Everton, the plan, the project, the history of the club was interesting. If I didn't see ambition in Everton I wouldn't come to Everton and that's maybe a good message to all of the players.
I think I did that in my career, in Boston and Miami, being ready to play and at the same time when your number is not called, be ready to support your teammates, go out and be productive while not playing.
When I did red, it was nine, and that was it for me. I said, "Here I am - nine is my number and red is my color, and I'm in business now."
I do my thing and you do your thing. I am not in this world to live up to your expectations, And you are not in this world to live up to mine. You are you, and I am I, and if by chance we find each other, it's beautiful. If not, it can't be helped.
Getting the opportunity to become England's number one was down to being at Everton, I believe, and being able to put in solid performances week in and week out.
Living up to people's expectations is one thing but it was even harder to live up to my own expectations.
You cannot live with expectations because life has no obligation to fulfill your desires. You can live with an open heart, but you cannot live with expectations. The more expectations you have, the more frustrated you will be.
I love Everton and all I think about is playing for Everton.