Do I catch flak because I’m so much smarter than everyone else? I don’t know.

Meaning of the quote

This quote suggests that Brett Hull is unsure why he receives criticism or negative reactions from others. He wonders if it is because he is more intelligent or capable than the people around him. The quote implies that he may be aware of his own abilities, but is uncertain about how others perceive him or why they might treat him differently as a result.

About Brett Hull

Brett Hull, a Canadian-American former ice hockey player and general manager, is best known for his prolific goal-scoring ability. He played for several NHL teams, including the Calgary Flames, St. Louis Blues, Dallas Stars, and Detroit Red Wings, and is considered one of the greatest snipers in hockey history. Hull won two Stanley Cups and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2009.

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I’m very impatient. I am. That’s the bane of my game. I don’t think about what I’m going to do – I just go hit it, I don’t stop to wait and think. Costs me two shots a round.

Brett Hull

Canadian-American ice hockey player

You know what? I don’t care. I’m my own guy. I’m very secure with my sexuality. I can cry anytime I want.

Brett Hull

Canadian-American ice hockey player

I’m scared to death to fly commercial… I have not flown commercial since 9/11.

Brett Hull

Canadian-American ice hockey player

If you’re going to play hockey now, you have to be able to play. If you have the ability to fight and play, you’re an unbelievable commodity. But if you can only fight, there might be six of those guys left in the league, and I can guarantee they’re going fast.

Brett Hull

Canadian-American ice hockey player

There are so many unbelievable words… But that doesn’t mean I have a favorite word.

Brett Hull

Canadian-American ice hockey player

I’m patient with crossword puzzles and the most impatient golfer.

Brett Hull

Canadian-American ice hockey player

I’m realistic. And realistically, I’m not that type of player that earns that type of money any more. So I’d be willing to take a little cut to get a couple of extra years.

Brett Hull

Canadian-American ice hockey player

My teeth have never been touched. Why did I tell you that? Knock on wood. I’ve got a few scars over the eyes, a couple on the chin, a few on the beak and one across the cheek. But my luck is running out.

Brett Hull

Canadian-American ice hockey player

I think the biggest thing for me is being able to adjust to the way the game has changed. It’s basically a 180-degree turn from the style I like to play. That’s what I think I’m most proud of, being able to fit into this style of game and still be fairly successful.

Brett Hull

Canadian-American ice hockey player

Do I catch flak because I’m so much smarter than everyone else? I don’t know.

Brett Hull

Canadian-American ice hockey player

You can’t get big in hockey. You need to be pliable… they’ve even taken fighting out of the game, so there’s no more of those big huge guys who just fight.

Brett Hull

Canadian-American ice hockey player

You have to know how to score.

Brett Hull

Canadian-American ice hockey player

Canadian hockey fans… They boo me every time I go anywhere. Because I play for Team USA.

Brett Hull

Canadian-American ice hockey player

I see myself playing as long as I am partially enjoying the game and partially successful and they are paying me. But honestly, two more years is about all I can take.

Brett Hull

Canadian-American ice hockey player

Baseball has all the money.

Brett Hull

Canadian-American ice hockey player

Sometimes guys need to cry. Some hockey players think they’re too tough to cry.

Brett Hull

Canadian-American ice hockey player

I’m good at everything.

Brett Hull

Canadian-American ice hockey player

I’m known as a winner now.

Brett Hull

Canadian-American ice hockey player

I’m not done yet making people miserable. If they’re going to make me miserable, then I’m going to make them miserable.

Brett Hull

Canadian-American ice hockey player