"My mom used to say that I became a fighter and a scrapper and a tough guy to protect who I am at my core." ― Vin Diesel Topic(s): Mom More From Vin Diesel "My mother gave me this book called Feature Films at Used Car Prices by a guy named Rick Schmidt. I gotta credit the guy, cuz he gave me the most practical advice. It empowers you." "You know when something feels so good but you’re afraid to feel good about it? So you kinda hold back? Everyone says, Congratulations, you must be so happy. And you say something stupid like, I’m just doing what little I can with what little I have." "You make movies for the people. If critics happen to like them too, well, that’s a home run." More In Mom "When I go home, its an easy way to be grounded. You learn to realize what truly matters."― Tony Stewart "My mom taught me not to talk about money."― Hilary Duff "I was fiercely independent and ambitious from a very young age."― Sadie Frost