You are affected by the surroundings, the mood of people, by confidence. I am no different.

I feel that every time I get the ball at the moment I am going to score.

There is no doubt that I would have won more honours had I signed for Manchester United as a youngster.

I don't want to be modelling G-strings. It's not that good for my image – I'm a footballer not a tart

Nobody on this planet had a range of passing like Paul Scholes. Training every day was a pleasure just watching him. Unbelievable career.

I don't believe in superstitions. I just do certain things because I'm scared in case something will happen if I don't do them

If you only ever give 90% in training then you will only ever give 90% when it matters.

I hate to admit this but I don't even know how to make a cup of tea or coffee. I can boil a kettle for a pot noodle and I've been known to warm up some food in the microwave.

To stay in the game, you have to stay in the game.

To be the best you have to forget partying and concentrate all your energies on the football.

You need people who score goals. That's how you win games

It is sad that people seek money more than wisdom.

Getting to the top should be a priority, but being aware of the reason for getting there should be the focus!

I fear all we have done is to awaken a sleeping giant and fill him with a terrible resolve.

The first time I heard Clyde McPhatter singing with the Dominoes at the Apollo I just fell off my chair

Like your body your mind also gets tired so refresh it by wise sayings.

I believe in the principle that I can make a difference in this world. It may be ever so small, but it will count for the greater good.

Time is the best preserver of righteous men.

I don't think any of us should forget that the security of America is our highest responsibility.

For who is pleased with himself.

The struggle for justice doesn't end with me. This struggle is for all the Troy Davises who came before me and all the ones who will come after me.