"Given how well the cards have been dealt to someone like myself, I think there's an inherent obligation to try to reach out and make a difference."
"My father Big Max told me many years ago that 'anything you are good at will contribute to your happiness'. Great advice."
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"I used to want to be a lawyer, but I didn't want to have half my brain sucked out."
"When I go and speak now at all sorts of conferences, later in the night there's always a better Maxie Walker than me. Billy Birmingham's legendary for basically being able to verbally kneecap any of a number of Australia's characters, particularly in the commentary box."
"I was good at football and cricket at school. My dad said, 'Son, be an architect,' and I came to Melbourne passionate about becoming an architect."
"My sister died and my mum was really distant, as you do - you don't expect your offspring to die before you. I thought I was bulletproof up until that stage."
"Fame and fortune should never get in front of your passion. The passion will generate the fame and fortune, if you're good enough."