When I see old photos of me on the beach I don't look too bad... but it's hard trying to breathe in for such a long time when I spot the photographers! Gary Lineker More Quotes by Gary Lineker More Quotes From Gary Lineker I was only interested in scoring goals. I wasn't interested in anything else. Gary Lineker scoring-goals goal I wouldn't want to go out six nights a week and watch somebody's reserves playing to check out a footballer to see if we're going to buy him. Gary Lineker want night watches I've loved George Michael for as long as I can remember. He was an absolute inspiration. Always ahead of his time. Gary Lineker inspiration remember long I try to avoid saying 'fantastic' too often and 'obviously' is a dangerous word for all broadcasters. Gary Lineker fantastic dangerous trying You can never really justify wages in the entertainment business, but it is what it is. Gary Lineker justify entertainment wages I know I am extraordinarily lucky to be doing what I am doing. I have worked hard along the way and I have been blessed too. I have had a great life. Gary Lineker lucky blessed way 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. Gary Lineker miracle baby son Wouldn't it be lovely if death gave us a day's notice so giants like George Michael could see how much they were revered and adored. Gary Lineker lovely giants ifs I know I could never be in a pop band. I honestly have an appalling voice. Gary Lineker pops band voice The truth is I don't feel too bad for my age. I actually have a better shape now than I used to. Gary Lineker truth-is shapes age Ageing footballers never lose their commitment; they just lose their pace Gary Lineker ageing pace commitment My fiancee's brother-in-law was recently paralysed in an accident and it really brought home the fact that thousands of young people live with spinal injuries. It's an issue I wish had more coverage. Gary Lineker brother law home 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. Gary Lineker prejudice people needs The whole kiss-and-tell thing is a negative approach that often happens in a World Cup. We will see negative stories about the players and it can affect their confidence and the overall performance of the national team on the pitch, let alone the bid to actually stage the competition. Gary Lineker kissing team player My wife Danielle and I love travelling, different cultures and good weather. Gary Lineker wife different weather Congratulations to Thierry Henry on a truly wonderful career. One of the great footballers of our time and a top bloke. Bonne chance. Gary Lineker congratulations careers chance Very sad to hear the news about George Michael. An incredible talent who brought joy to millions of us with his music. Gary Lineker news talent joy Speaking Spanish and Japanese has opened doors in my career and helped me bridge cultural differences, both in my personal and business life. During my football career I realised quickly what difference language skills can make Gary Lineker bridges doors football Messi always makes the right decision, whether it's a pass or a finish. He's a little genius. Gary Lineker messi genius decision 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 lasagne, great roasts and a great chilli dish. She knows the way to my heart. Gary Lineker home romantic kids
