The biggest lesson I've learned by living abroad for the last four years is the importance of communication.

I will never again stand on the pitch as a professional player. But I won't stop playing the game.

I believe that I need to explore my opportunities to the maximum, in order to excel and continue to play the best football I can.

We had only snacks last time, I think it was OK for a day time menu. But this time it will be late night when people gather so we should add some proper meals.

I notice that teams are now more interested in Japanese players than when I first went to Europe.

Living in Europe, I was surprised to find out just how little everyone knows about Japan.

An anarchist is someone who rejects the curious notion that crimes become virtues as they grow in size.

Big egos are big shields for lots of empty space.

The food I've liked in my time is American country cookin'.

The only thing you ever have is now.

Purity in body and heart May please some--as for me, I make no boast. For, as you know, no master of a household Has all of his utensils made of gold; Some are wood, and yet they are of use.

Logic plus logic equals the illogical. Do you know what I mean?

The awesome thing about failure is that it is only temporary. Embrace it, learn the lesson and come back blazing.

Does the Lord intend to make man happy? Sure... but it's a byproduct, not a prime product.

I hope the day that all the Christians are one. This is my dream.

Commitment cannot be taught; it can only be caught. I refer to the crusading spirit. Without the crusading spirit, you may have the starting power but not the staying power.