Identity & self

What are you most proud of?

109 answers answered between 1930 and 2026 one of 5 in 73 Questions

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Vogue's 73 Questions repeatedly asks respondents to select the work, relationship, or achievement that makes them proudest.

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Pete Rozelle Commissioner of the National Football League, 1960–1989
I have never really studied them very much. I think that I was proud of — not just what I did — but my staff played obviously a major part, did in popularizing the sport, with the early promotional activities of NFL Properties, merchandising, NFL Films, all the work that we put on the Super Bowl to make that a top attraction. All those things, I feel very good about, but I think they played a big part in popularizing the league.
Recorded Academy of Achievement interview, Rancho Santa Fe, California, 15 May 1991 source ↗
Julius Erving Basketball player; ABA and NBA champion
Being respected, because I have to deal with this each and every day of my life. Each and every day of my life, when I go to a public place, someone might recognize me, or might not, that doesn’t make or break my day. The thing that I walk in expecting is that, whether they recognize me or not, I’m going to be treated with respect.
Recorded Academy of Achievement interview, Las Vegas, Nevada, 26 June 1992 source ↗
Arnold Palmer Professional golfer; winner of seven major championships
That’s difficult for someone to talk about themselves. If I’ve helped improve the game of golf and if I’ve helped improve people’s outlook on life and the game of golf, that would be something that I would be very happy for. I would really like to think that maybe I have left something that other people will look at and say, when people come in back of them, that they have given them the same opportunity that we had. And that means give our kids the opportunities that we’ve had through these years. And if I can do that and leave something along those lines to people, I’ll be very happy for that.
Recorded Academy of Achievement interview, Orlando, Florida, 2 December 1997 source ↗
Yogi Berra Baseball catcher and manager; ten-time World Series winner with the New York Yankees
I’m very happy about it. You know, a kid from the Hill being elected to the Hall of Fame. Proud of it.
Recorded Academy of Achievement interview, New York City, 1 June 2005 source ↗
Pelé Brazilian footballer; three-time World Cup winner
At that time nobody had Brazil on the map and suddenly Brazil became a huge football nation. I was very proud because I made Brazil well known all over the world.
Recorded The Talks interview, 7 August 2013 source ↗
Dominique Gisin Swiss former World Cup alpine ski racer and Olympic downhill champion
I’m proud, that despite many tough moments, with lots of injuries, I never gave up and made it to the top of an Olympic podium.
Recorded Written Q&A in the IOC's Athlete Role Model series before the Lillehammer 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games, Olympics.com (International Olympic Committee), 2016 source ↗
Chun Lee-kyung South Korean former short-track speed skater; four-time Olympic champion
I am the only person who has four golds and one bronze in the Olympic Winter Games in Korea. The record will be broken by someone someday, but I think, I've done what I loved and had a pretty good and successful life as an athlete.
Recorded Written Q&A in the IOC's Athlete Role Model series before Lillehammer 2016, Olympics.com (International Olympic Committee), 2016 source ↗
Stéphane Lambiel Swiss former competitive figure skater, now a coach and choreographer
Stepping onto an Olympic podium was such a unique moment, and I guess it would be one of the proudest of my career. I had dreamed about it since I was a kid.
Recorded Written Q&A in the IOC's Athlete Role Model series before Lillehammer 2016, Olympics.com (International Olympic Committee), 2016 source ↗
Anette Sagen Norwegian former ski jumper and campaigner for women's ski jumping
What I’m most proud of in my ski jumping career is that I helped the sport to get where it is today, with the World Cup, World Championship and the Olympics.
Recorded Written Q&A in the IOC's Athlete Role Model series before Lillehammer 2016, Olympics.com (International Olympic Committee), 2016 source ↗
Ron Dennis Motor racing team principal; head of McLaren from 1981 to 2016
Keeping my children’s feet on the ground. It’s challenging as you become wealthier and wealthier in life, and you see how money very often — third or fourth generation — destroys people. Their inability to appreciate it, understand it, not abuse it. I think I’ve equipped my children well.
Recorded Academy of Achievement interview, London, England, 19 October 2017 source ↗
Viswanathan Anand Indian chess grandmaster; five-time World Chess Champion
Yes, it is. I am proud that I could make a difference to chess in my country and that I could be a catalyst. I remember how unattainable the GM title felt once upon a time.
Recorded P.K. Ajith Kumar, Interview at his home in Chennai, for The Hindu's Wednesday Interview, 26 September 2018 source ↗
Roger Federer Swiss professional tennis player, 1998–2022
I think I'm trying to be as normal as possible, as authentic as possible, and I always try to stay the same way for as long as possible,
Recorded Interview before his final tournament, the 2022 Laver Cup, Olympics.com (International Olympic Committee), 22 September 2022 source ↗
Jhulan Goswami Indian cricketer; the leading wicket-taker in the history of women's international cricket
I am fortunate enough to be able to serve the Indian team for 20 years, able to contribute a little bit from my side, whatever way I was able to, with a lot of honesty and dedication. Wearing the India jersey, walking out of the dressing room and singing the national anthem at the center... those will always be the proudest moments of my career. Always enjoyed that,
Recorded Press conference at Lord's before her final ODI, Times Now, 24 September 2022 source ↗
Javier Zanetti Argentine former footballer; long-serving Inter Milan captain and now the club's vice-president
Yes, I do, and I like to be seen by fans like this. Being a legend for my fans and my family is something I can be proud of, as I had the opportunity to play in World Cups myself, so I knew what the squad were feeling. I have the third highest appearances for Argentina, for whom many very talented footballers have played, so it’s an honour. To me, representing my home country anywhere in the world has been the best feeling.
Recorded SoccerBible interview, 9 June 2023 source ↗
Sarina Wiegman Dutch football manager; head coach of the England women's national team
I really love the medals but what I’m proud of most, absolutely most, is that now young girls have perspective, young girls can play football and young girls can wear shirts [with players’ names on],
Recorded Suzanne Wrack, Interview on the Sunshine Coast, Australia, before the 2023 Women's World Cup, The Guardian, 14 July 2023 source ↗
Tara VanDerveer Basketball coach; head coach of Stanford women's basketball 1985–2024
I’m probably—I’m probably most proud of, you know, just the relationships that I have with the players I’ve coached. When, you know, one of—you know, different player will, like, text me, like, you know, “I just had, you know, just had our daughter.” And I’m like, after an hour, I’m like, you know, that like, “Don’t you have something better to do?” You know, you’re an hour into having a newborn. But it’s great, you know. Or being invited to a wedding. You know, just being part of people’s lives
Recorded Academy of Achievement interview, New York City, 22 September 2024 source ↗
Andre Russell Jamaican cricketer; West Indies all-rounder and twice a T20 World Cup winner
Definitely [my best moment was] the 2016 World Cup, that semi-final game against India where I brought the team home, me and Lendl Simmons, and obviously the start that we got from the other batters,
Recorded Cricket West Indies interview before his farewell T20Is at Sabina Park, ESPNcricinfo, 19 July 2025 source ↗
Wayne Rooney English former footballer and manager; record goalscorer for Manchester United and England
With family, that's the main thing. That's why you do things. Being a bit older and seeing my kids grow into teenagers, I'm helping them grow up in life. That's what I'm proud of - that's what I do everything for.
Recorded Kelly Somers, BBC Sport's The Football Interview, 16 August 2025 source ↗
Marc Guéhi Ivorian-born English footballer; centre-back for Manchester City and England
Just the fact I have kept going. I'd say I am very hard on myself and I like it that way. It keeps me on my toes, it keeps me grounded, it keeps me focused and wanting to improve. Just the fact I have kept on going.
Recorded Kelly Somers, BBC Sport's The Football Interview, 23 August 2025 source ↗
Jarrod Bowen English footballer; West Ham United captain and England international forward
Probably my family in terms of kids I've got, my mum and dad, the whole network of family. I'm really close with my aunties, uncles, nans, grandads, trying to spend as much time together as possible, so I'd say that's one thing I'm really proud of, that I have a loving family.
Recorded Kelly Somers, BBC Sport's The Football Interview, 30 August 2025 source ↗

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