Quote

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

Troy Polamalu

Change background

T
T
T

Change font

TAGS & TOPICS

Troy Polamalu
Age: 43
Born: 1981
Born: April 19
American Football Player
Football Player
Sports Executive
Garden Grove
California
Troy Aumua Polamalu
Troy Benjamin Aumua
Monotone
Chanting
Orthodox
Emotional

More quotes by Troy Polamalu

Image
We're a road team. We're the Pittsburgh Steelers. We have fans everywhere.
Troy Polamalu
Image
I've always been fascinated by the military, the discipline they have and the sacrifices they make to defend the country. It's something I've always been interested in.
Troy Polamalu
Image
Being patient ... and not becoming too stressed out over the big plays, those are the things to remember.
Troy Polamalu
Image
Being compared to the greatest-ever safety is pretty ridiculous. I continue to work toward that, but I'm not there and I know that.
Troy Polamalu
Image
When I let my hair down, I just let it down. It's more comfortable in my helmet.
Troy Polamalu
Image
I don't think I have a split personality. I believe the same person I am on the field is the same person I am at home - passionate about everything I do, whether it's reading a Bible or just hanging out with my wife.
Troy Polamalu
Image
I am a National Football League player of American Samoan heritage. Because of my status as a professional athlete, I have been blessed to play a role in educating players and fans about the culture and history of America's southernmost territory.
Troy Polamalu
Image
Football doesn’t define me. It’s what I do [and] how I carry out my faith.
Troy Polamalu
Image
I don't look at football as a violent, barbaric sport. It's a very spiritual sport, especially for someone facing the challenges during a game: the fear of failure, the fear of getting too big an ego, of making a mistake and everybody criticizing you.
Troy Polamalu
Image
Football is pretty much played 16 times a year, where training is kind of a year-round thing.
Troy Polamalu
Image
People call me crazy and a madman. Even 'Tasmanian Devil.' I'd rather be called the 'Tasmanian Angel.'
Troy Polamalu
Image
I really enjoy surfing a lot. It's an awesome sport. With surfing there are no mind games versus Peyton Manning, or versus anyone else. It's not me trying to throw a certain shot put further - or to put a ball in a hoop, it's just me against mother nature.
Troy Polamalu
Image
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!
Troy Polamalu
Image
On the field is a place where you can just let it loose and react to everything with violence.
Troy Polamalu
Image
The Coca-Cola Mean Joe Greene ad is one of the most famous commercials of all time, so I was blown away when they asked me to be in this new spot.
Troy Polamalu
Image
I do have a trophy room. It's in my attic in boxes.
Troy Polamalu
Image
I work barefooted on balance plates. I do explosive squats on balance surfaces that your body has to use muscles it's not used to. It's all kinds of exercises that your body isn't really used to, and it tricks your body into getting stronger every time.
Troy Polamalu
Image
It's important for me to have strong hair in case someone pulls it and tries to rip it all out.
Troy Polamalu
Image
I've never thought about the end of my career. I've had this growing motto in my life to live day to day - and when you live day to day, it's hard to talk years.
Troy Polamalu
Image
I became a millionaire overnight by signing a piece of paper. I made more money in that one second than my entire family did in their lifetime.
Troy Polamalu