England have no McGrathish bowlers, there are hardly any McGrathish bowlers, except for [Glenn] McGrath

I'm just looking forward to playing, and if anything else comes my way it's a bonus. I'm looking to have an injury-free season and doing things for Lancashire to get us where we belong.

I've been a loyal person all my life and I'd like to finish my career here

I'd desperately love England to beat the Australians.

The standard has gone up, whether that's down to the split divisions or more professionalism. People are raising the bar and wanting to emulate the England team.

Being a writer is 1% inspiration, 50% perspiration and 49% explaining you're not a millionaire like J.K.Rowling.

i do concentrate to make my soul beautiful more than my Body just for the reason because one day my body will expire but my soul is imperishable

the fundamental purpose of school is learning, not teaching.

I only wish to read, think and write.

You don't create jobs by passing bills, you create jobs by cutting taxes.

In my younger days, I was trying to write sophisticated prose and fantastic stories.

We live in a kissy society.

Imagine a weight-loss program at the end of which, instead of better health, good looks, and hot romantic prospects, you die. Somalia had become just this kind of spa.

It's not just what you do on the pitch, it's what you do off the pitch.

The only way to get better at stand-up is to do loads of gigs, and I don't know. I spread myself pretty thin to get the stage time. I'd love to do more, really.