I just get up in the morning and say: 'Yeah man, I'm ready to score goals.'

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.

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.

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

I'd rather be a rising ape than a falling angel.

The moon blows kisses to the evening primrose

I was born with nothing and I still have nothing. And tomorrow is nothing.

Reading centers on finding yourself in a book.

There's no such thing as an anti-war film.

Criticism is a destroyer of self-worth and esteem.

One of the secrets of life is to make stepping stones out of stumbling blocks.

Figure skating is theatrical. It's artistic. It's elegant. It's extremely athletic. And there's a very specific audience for that.

I honestly haven't thought about it much. When it comes time for me to retire, I don't think I'll know going into that season. I'll have to evaluate it at the end of each year.

I think it's really important for actors to have another creative outlet, or for anyone, really.