I love scoring - even in training.

I understand it's difficult but you've got to think about yourself, you know, and not just follow the crowd.

The role that I play as a lone striker, I enjoy it and particularly playing with great players.

The best thing about football is that the rules are so simple. Anyone can play anywhere.

I've always been a religious person, and I try to think that every disappointment might just be a blessing in disguise.

I'm a forward, but I can't be the only forward at a club. Over the years, the clubs who've won titles have had several strikers.

I am still young and being the [England] squad is really good for me although I've still got a lot to learn.

I just get up in the morning and say: 'Yeah man, I'm ready to score goals.'

You want to play in the best stadiums against the best players - your Real Madrid's and Barcelona's - you want to play those teams.

If you have an argument with someone and you sulk, sometimes you don't want to speak to them. But it is important to keep your friends close to you and do the right things.

I scored in a World Cup and I want that buzz again.

Write like you speak with the 'rhythms of human speech, ' as William Zinsser said, and in as few words as possible. Use action verbs to carry water.

Dreams are possibilities, cherish your dreams.

I’d have to say, you’ve got something behind those hazel eyes of yours that I haven’t seen in a long time

In the village, a sage should go about Like a bee, which, not harmingFlower, colour or scent, Flies off with the nectar.

If you have enthusiasm, you have a very dynamic, effective companion to travel with you on the road to Somewhere.

There's simply no philosophizing without a love of wisdom, absolutely.

Friendship is an Algebra test that nobody passes.

What is speed? The sports press often confuses speed with insight. See, if I start running slightly earlier than someone else, I seem faster.

Nobody's safe around a writer.

I suffer from peroxide phobia. Every time I've gotten near a blond woman, something of mine has disappeared. Jobs, boyfriends... one time an angora sweater leaped right off my body.