He gave me freedom at the age of 11, and told me that [I should] chase my dreams, but make sure you do not find short cuts. The path might be difficult, but don't give up, and I have simply followed his instructions. […] Every time I have done something special [and] showed my bat, it was [for] my father.
Recorded Farewell address, Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, The Hindu, 16 November 2013 source