I got tired of the Ramones around the time I quit and I really got into rap. I thought it was the new punk rock.

I wanted to compete at the highest level again - and that's the NBA.

If I ever get involved in basketball, I want to make something extraordinary.

So when I transitioned out of that track, I moved into coaching immediately

I know the rigors of the NBA and what these guys can expect. I know my job is to prepare them, to get them in shape. We'll find a good offense and a good defense. And then let's do it.

I'm LeBron, baby. I can play on this level. I got some game.

Punk: "Story time is over, Rock. Every time you want to 'bring it,' because it belongs to me, I'm just going to take it!"

Basically I just had to say, "Screw everyone around me - from now on I'm just gonna play what I think is important to me and our music." So I gave the big finger to all the current trends in technical wizardry, and just went off and did what I felt was best for the songs.

Because I started my acting carrier right after high school, so I shifted my concentration from sports to acting.

The magic's in my hands When in doubt I whip it out I got me a rock 'n' roll band It's a free-for-all

I'm going to change the way martial arts is viewed. I'm going to change the game. I'm going to change the way people approach fighting.