“You aren't going to find anybody that's going to be successful without...” — Lou Holtz Quote

“You aren't going to find anybody that's going to be successful without making a sacrifice and without perseverance.”

“How you respond to the challenge in the second half will determine what you become after the game, whether you are a winner or a loser.”

“I just have an enthusiasm for life.”

“If you look at the history of Notre Dame, if you hire a coach who's been successful at another college program, they're going to be ultra successful at Notre Dame because the talent will always be there.”

“I give opinions, not advice.”

“Show me someone who has done something worthwhile, and I'll show you someone who has overcome adversity.”

“I was definitely ahead of my friends. I was French-kissing girls way before anybody else was.”

“People look at me and go, 'You must have it made. You have girls. You have a great life.' It's not true. I mean you pull the curtain away, and you see I'm just as insecure and neurotic and scared and vulnerable as anybody, you know.”

“I think we all have the right to feel 100 percent beautiful and 100 percent confident without pleasing anybody 'cause we're not here for anybody else.”

“I feel like I can beat anybody in the world, but I also believe in paying your dues and proving your worth.”

“I can't imagine anybody who ends up being an artist who didn't pass through a time of geekiness.”

“Hold yourself responsible for a higher standard than anybody expects of you. Never excuse yourself.”