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

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.

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.

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. 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.

Bloom as if you want to make the whole world beautiful.

Yep, ouch. He and apologies didn’t get along.

You don't always need people to take care of you. Sometimes you need people so you can take care of them.

Those who are Awake live in a state of constant amazement.

I think sometimes we give people a lot of credit just because they're writing nice sentences even if it isn't adding up to much.

Rap music is the only vital form of music introduced since punk rock.

I want what everybody wants, that's how I know I'm still breathing.

I've upped my standards. Now, up yours.

so id burn this whole city down just to show you the light

Whatever happens, I shall never be alone, I shall always have a fare, an affair, or a revolution.