“NEVER be surprised by your own success!”

“I'm a little surprised that commercial success has arrived. I used to think that it was hopeless, that it would never happen.”

“The success of Watermark surprised me. I never thought of music as something commercial; it was something very personal to me… The writing of a melody is an emotional moment; success doesn't make it easy.”

“If your success is not on your own terms, if it looks good to the world but does not feel good in your heart, it is not success at all.”

“You are more likely to learn something by finding surprises in your own behavior than by hearing surprising facts about people in general.”

“Success is fucking up on your own terms.”

“There is only one success … to be able to spend your life in your own way.”

“Behind every successful man, there stands a surprised woman.”

“Never take your eyes off your opponent. And never think you don’t have to work for a victory. Even now, you could surprise me. (Takeshi)”

“If you fail to pilot your own ship, don't be surprised at what inappropiate port you find yourself docked.”