Quotes from Troy Polamalu


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I've always been a very self-aware person.


There's so much that I like about Pittsburgh, actually. The cultural district and museums are wonderful, and I encourage everyone to check them out. And the food is excellent, too!


Orthodox chanting is non-emotional; it's very monotone.


My wife is Greek. I was a non-denomination Christian before we got married.


What's really neat about the Orthodox church is that it's like walking back in time 2,000 years to the time of the Apostles, when they created these services. You walk into that and it's really like... living it. They have maintained the truth ever since the beginning.


When I cook, it's something nobody else would enjoy.


Probably the label 'Jesus freak' is fine with me. Because I know who I am.


Playing professional sports, it's important to eat healthy and take care of your body. In the offseason, rest is really important to me.


My hair has become part of my identity; it's almost an appendage to me.


It's the perfect environment for prayer. Chanting in Greek... is like a beautiful opera, but way better.


Whenever I do the sign of the cross, it always brings comfort in situations when you are faced with adversity and stress.


I love Hawaii. I really enjoy surfing in Oahu, and Waianae is such a great area. And Maui - I like Maui a lot, too.


I don't feel that I need a tattoo to represent myself as a Samoan or a Christian.


Football is pretty much played 16 times a year, where training is kind of a year-round thing.


When people say that you kind of just get - you know, just feel like a little buzzed or dazed or had your bell rung - they consider that a concussion. I wouldn't. But if that is considered a concussion, I would say any football player at least records 50 to 100 in the course of a year.


There's rule changes every year. I do wish, however, that the NFL did have a voice from the players' side, whether it's our players' union president, or team captains, or our executive committee on the players' side. Because we're the guys that realize the risk; we're the guys on the field.


If you don't eat right as an athlete, you'll get tired and won't be as sharp. It's simple to drink sodas and sports drinks, but water is the most essential drink to put in your body.


I love the atmosphere football brings; I love being around my teammates; I love the struggle in football. I love the fact that it is a part of my life. I don't look at it as any more important or less important as any other part of my life.


After a training camp workout, my body is eager to replace nutrients and energy that are lost during the workout. It's best to have a quick bite about 30 minutes after practice. I like to have yogurt and granola, the combination of carbs and protein helps me recover after a long and tiring workout.


When I'm done playing football, I just might be the couch potato dad.