I prefer not to fly, but sometimes it's unavoidable.

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.

What you do is what matters, not what you think or say or plan.

Lack of credibility slays your character

Fear breeds fear.

You only live once - but if you work it right once is enough.

Eight years of work can be copied in six months. It wasn't inevitable that it was going to work. A stolen design is stolen time.

Part of the problem is we had so far to go, given the deep homophobia in our society. But, the movement is very real. The movement is very real.

I remain thankful to God for all his mercies.

Resounding…with wit, courage, and compassion. Skinny will speak to everyone who has ever felt invisible or unlovable.

The role of the human brain was to rationalize suffering.

One day we will learn that the heart can never be totally right when the head is totally wrong