The key thing was to learn the value of economy with words and to never insult the viewer by telling them what they can already see.

Cricket has so many meanings to so many Australians. It’s become precisely that - an Australian way of life. And what a life it is. Some would even go as far as to say, ‘marvellous’.

The slow-motion replay doesn't show how fast the ball was really travelling.

From our broadcasting box you can't see any grass at all. It is simply a carpet of humanity.

The hallmark of a great captain is the ability to win the toss, at the right time.

My mantra is: put your brain into gear and if you can add to what's on the screen then do it, otherwise shut up.

Captaincy is 90 per cent luck and 10 per cent skill. But don't try it without that 10 per cent.

When a cricketer gets hit in the private parts, he hopes the pain will go away very soon but the swelling doesn't!

He has defined cricket in his fabulous, impeccable manner. He is to batting what Shane Warne is to bowling.

Bruce Reid is not the worst batsman there is at international level but those who are worse would not need to hire the Myer Music Bowl to hold a convention.

Cricket. Come summer holidays here in Australia not a whole lot else seems to matter. It's good stuff... Some would even go as far as to say, marvellous.

If bye is meant to be separation, why do people say good bye.

One who was abhorred by all in prosperity is adored by all in adversity.

Liking an author may be as involuntary and improbable as falling in love.

Lukewarm people call 'radical' what Jesus expected of all His followers.

Eliminating the piano means that I've always worked closer with the bass than most players.

My hatred is a thousand times more powerful than all your good intentions.

Curiosity is an asset mostly frittered away.

I would rather have a general who was lucky than one who was good.

The achievements of an organization are the results of the combined effort of each individual.

There is no blue without yellow and without orange.