Keyshawn Johnson Quotes

So many times in my life, people have tried to make me a failure.

When I came out of college, shoe companies can identify marketable people, and I think I was identified as someone who could potentially move some units and merchandise.

The wide receiver position is such a complex position.

Only a handful of professional football athletes have had a signature shoe, unlike in basketball where there have been a number of guys.

I'm not a savior.

At the end of the day, all I want to do is protect my kids.

How can you not respect somebody like me? If you don't respect me, it's because you got hatin' all over you. If you don't like me, you don't like yourself.

The definition of swagger, in my opinion, is you have to have that arrogance, that confidence that you are the best out there at all times.

When I'm on television, I'm talking to millions of people, so the conversation is totally different. My words are different. My diction is different because now I'm really talking American English and not homeboy English.

No man is invincible.

I know talent when I see it. I know frauds when I see 'em. I know players that can play and can't play.

I was the first athlete, from a training standpoint, with Adidas to have their own signature shoe.

I'm trying to build a brand, so I can sell Keyshawn Johnson products in stores. You know, paint, rugs, carpet, drapery, fabrics, blankets, towels, hardware, plates.

There are not a lot of athletes that are going to get their own shoe.

Im not the type of person to point fingers at anybody, and I dont want anybody saying anything to me. There are situations where balls are bounced to your feet you dont say anything.

I'm not even thinking about going back to play football at all. My mind's made up. I'm done.

I'm smart enough to know, 'Don't try and make any headlines.'