Gary Lineker Quotations

I was only interested in scoring goals. I wasn't interested in anything else.

Congratulations to Thierry Henry on a truly wonderful career. One of the great footballers of our time and a top bloke. Bonne chance.

We are in the entertainment business and we all know if you are top of the tree you get the big money. Those of us who have been in it are the fortunate ones but we understand that we probably don't deserve it as much as the nurses or teachers.

We have got too many kids around the house to have a romantic meal at home. But Danielle is a fantastic cook. She does a brilliant lasagna, great roasts and a great chilli dish. She knows the way to my heart.

The truth is I don't feel too bad for my age. I actually have a better shape now than I used to.

I'm disappearing from twitter for a while. Need a break from the bile. Local prejudice just seems to bring out the worst in some people.

My eldest son George had acute myeloid leukaemia when he was a tiny baby, he is now 20 and doing very well. He is a mini-miracle in many ways.

My wife Danielle and I love travelling, different cultures and good weather.

I know I could never be in a pop band. I honestly have an appalling voice.

If someone in the crowd spits at you, you have just got to swallow it.