David Beckham

“The secret to my success is practice.”

“I have always believed that if you want to achieve anything special in life you have to work, work, and then work some more.”

“I don't think I'm a good-looking guy. I'm just an ordinary bloke.”

“I've always been a keen follower of fashion.”

“I never do anything half-heartedly. I will continue to work hard and play hard and do everything I can to be successful.”

“That was my dream, to be a Manchester United player.”

“You can be the one in a million. Don't be discouraged by the odds to Succeed.”

“Football is a game of mistakes. Whoever makes the fewest mistakes wins.”

“People react to criticism in different ways, and my way is definitely to come out fighting.”

“I'm a very stubborn person. I think it has helped me over my career. I'm sure it has hindered me at times as well, but not too many times.”

“As a footballer, you always want to test yourself against the best.”

“I still look at myself and want to improve.”

“The way I and my family have been treated is incredible. My wife, my boys, my parents and my sisters... their support has been unbelievable.”

“I just want people to see me as a hard-working footballer and someone who is passionate about the game.”

“Whatever I do, I want to be the best.”

“My private life is perfect. If your private life is perfect, I think you can perform on the pitch.”

“Hindsight is a wonderful thing.”

“I have my parents to thank for that, they have been unbelievable. They have been with me every step of the way.”

“I am a very emotional person.”

“Nothing is ever easy.”