Every time you step out on that field, it's tough. There is no easy way to approach it and no short cuts out there. Sonny Bill Williams More Quotes by Sonny Bill Williams More Quotes From Sonny Bill Williams I never dreamed that I'd play in the black jersey for ten years playing alongside some of the legends of the game, and I'm grateful for the support of so many people in helping me grow as a footy player over that time, finally, to the players I've been privileged enough to play with. I've enjoyed every moment being with the brothers and that will be the biggest thing I will miss : the camaraderie and fun with my fellow players and being privileged to suit up with them and go out and do what we love. It's been a pleasure. Sonny Bill Williams sports If you go about trying to please everyone, there's going to be endless struggles. Sonny Bill Williams please-everyoneeveryoneyoutrying I'll be seeking professional help with regards to alcohol and, until myself and the club feel this is under control, I'll be off the drink. Sonny Bill Williams controlfeelmyselfalcohol Sometimes they are big hurdles, but good players can overcome them. I am trying to do my best. Sonny Bill Williams i-ambestgoodsometimes I've become a true Muslim. It's giving me happiness. It's made me become content as a man and helped me to grow. I've just got faith in it, and it has definitely helped me become the man I am today. Sonny Bill Williams memanfaithhappiness I have just fallen back in love with rugby league again. Sonny Bill Williams justbackrugbylove There was no way I was going to end up in the scrum when I came to rugby - you know, waste my pretty looks. Sonny Bill Williams endknowyouway It's been a long while, but, thank God, now I've been able to get my mum a house. Sonny Bill Williams thank-godgodhouselong I definitely want to play rugby at the top level, international rugby. Sonny Bill Williams toprugbywantplay To be part of something special, to be an Olympian and have the chance to win a medal - it's an amazing feeling. Sonny Bill Williams amazingfeelingwinchance I rock up to training, and Folkesy, Steve Folkes - someone that, to be honest, has never paid any interest in my personal life - he comes up to me and starts saying, 'You're not turning Muslim are you?' Sonny Bill Williams meyoutraininglife The biggest thing for me is earning the respect of my fellow players and coaches. I think that is why I was a little bit emotional. You don't get a haka done to you from the brothers for no reason if they don't respect you. Sonny Bill Williams thinkmeyourespect For myself, it's trying to do my best in whatever I am doing. At this time, it is boxing; then when I get home, I want to be the best father, the best husband, the best man I can be. Sonny Bill Williams bestmyselfmantime I think I'm evolving, I'm always in search of bettering myself, how I can improve as a sportsman and as a person. Sonny Bill Williams searchmyselfthinki-can I've got to do everything extra to put myself in the best shape to get in the World Cup squad. Sonny Bill Williams bestmyselfsquadworld The NRL is not an easy gig, but they have some good talent, some good youngsters coming through. Sonny Bill Williams somegoodtalenteasy Boxing's not in my blood... it just grew on me. Sonny Bill Williams justmeboxingblood I don't need a pool room with medals and everything hanging up. Sonny Bill Williams hangingneedeverythingpool You can't have eyes on the wall, or the angels won't come in. That's what we believe. Sonny Bill Williams angelseyesyoubelieve I grew up in a commissioned house in the next suburb over, Mount Abbot. It was a two-bedroom house with me, my brother, and my two sisters. Mum and Dad slept in the lounge, and we didn't have wallpaper. Sonny Bill Williams medadbrotherhouse
