They asked me what I wanted to call my autobiography. I suggested: The Definitive Volume on the Finest Bloody Fast Bowler That Ever Drew Breath.

To be a great fast bowler, you need a big heart and a big bottom.

That's what cricket's all about: two batsmen pitting their wits against one another

People only call me 'Fiery' because it rhymes with Fred, just like 'Typhoon' rhymes with Tyson

Unless something happens that we can't predict, I don't think a lot will happen

England's always expecting. No wonder they call her the Mother Country

There's only one head bigger than Tony Greig's - and that's Birkenhead

Memory is deceptive because it is colored by today's events

He says no in order that He may, in some way we cannot imagine, say yes. All His ways with us are merciful. His meaning is always love.

Airport bars are more like film sets, the bathrooms reminiscent of dormitories. Everyone is waiting to go somewhere, suspended in nowhere...

We never know how far reaching something we may think, say or do today will affect the lives of millions tomorrow.

Never ask an elf for help; they might decide your better off dead, eh?" (Orik) (Eldest) (Page 207)

O Logic: born gatekeeper to the Temple of Science, victim of capricious destiny: doomed hitherto to be the drudge of pedants: come to the aid of thy master, Legislation

The ability to change one's views without losing one's seat is the mark of a great politician.

Ego is the great enemy. Ego will hold you back every single time.

On parochial school I was told I had an overabundance of original sin.

When I was young, I didn't like to read. I would have much rather been outside doing something than been inside reading about it.