When you've something to fight for, you get the best out of yourself. Jermain Defoe More Quotes by Jermain Defoe More Quotes From Jermain Defoe I've always been a religious person, and I try to think that every disappointment might just be a blessing in disguise. Jermain Defoe disappointmentreligiousblessing I understand it's difficult but you've got to think about yourself, you know, and not just follow the crowd. Jermain Defoe crowdsdifficultthinking The best thing about football is that the rules are so simple. Anyone can play anywhere. Jermain Defoe simpleplayfootball I don't do chat-up lines. Girls often tell me I'm cheeky. Being cheeky seems to work OK for me. Jermain Defoe cheekylinesgirl I'm a forward, but I can't be the only forward at a club. Over the years, the clubs who've won titles have had several strikers. Jermain Defoe titlesclubsyears I just get up in the morning and say: 'Yeah man, I'm ready to score goals.' Jermain Defoe goalmorningmen Going to a major tournament, having that buzz - it's hard to put into words. It's a dream to go there, and to play. It's the biggest thing you can achieve in your career, and to go again would be a dream. Jermain Defoe careersdreamplay I scored in a World Cup and I want that buzz again. Jermain Defoe buzzwantworld Before games, people ask whether I get nervous. To be honest, I don't get nervous, I just enjoy it. I am living the dream. When I was a kid I always wanted to play for my country and now I am here, I will enjoy it. Jermain Defoe dreamcountrykids I think my faith is important. Being young as well, sometimes it's difficult, but I've got a good family behind me as well. Jermain Defoe importantsometimesthinking I don't know about anyone else, but if I had problems or issues maybe I wouldn't feel as comfortable talking about them in a group. Jermain Defoe issuesgroupstalking If you're good to your body, your body's good to you. Jermain Defoe your-bodybodyifs I feel 21. I've looked after myself and take my football seriously. Jermain Defoe feelsfootball It doesn't matter who you are, football's a business. At some stage you're going to have to leave a football club, that's just normal. Jermain Defoe clubsmatterfootball To win a major tournament you have to face the top teams at some point, but if you avoid those at the beginning then you can win games and build confidence. I think the key is just to get off to a good start. Jermain Defoe teamwinningthinking I had to tell Dad, 'It will be okay and be positive; keep praying and have faith'. I have always known about cancer, but to be around someone who has it and to see what it does in such a short space of time was hard. It makes you think about your life, about what is important. Jermain Defoe cancerdadthinking I am doing my job and trying to win a game for my team. I shouldn't be getting racially abused; it's silly. Jermain Defoe teamsillyjobs I love scoring - even in training. Jermain Defoe training There is always going to be competition. When you play for a top club, you're going to attract top players. It's part and parcel of football. Jermain Defoe competitionplayerfootball I don't feel like I'm getting older. I think it's the way I've looked after myself. I take my football seriously. I love scoring goals and I get a good feeling from it, so I'll do whatever it takes to be fit and feel good in games. Jermain Defoe gamesfootballthinking
