Ian Botham

“I've no time for talking and saying nothing.”

“A few years ago, if you had told me I'd be a member of the House of Lords, I would have said you were having a laugh.”

“I don't think you can be a set-in-your-ways cricketer. I think you've got to be flexible.”

“Walks are a great leveller. The sea is a great leveller.”

“To me, it doesn't matter how good you are. Sport is all about playing and competing.”

“I'd like to be remembered as someone who tried to entertain.”

“As a professional sportsman, I've had to make a lot of sacrifices. It means you're away from your family.”

“I enjoy my life. I think I have a very good life.”

“I think the greatest thing about playing for your country is the pride.”

“If I had my time again, I'd probably do the same things.”

“I have pushed my body to the limits, but I have enjoyed every moment of it.”

“I'm a great believer that if you're not enjoying it, get out.”

“When you're a professional sportsman, you are a role model for a lot of kids.”

“You've got to enjoy what you're doing. If you're not, you're in the wrong game.”