"...the Englishman [sic], George Best, who was an amazing footballer in his day but at the same time he was a bum and …"

"He cannot kick with his left foot, he cannot head a ball, he cannot tackle and he doesn't score many goals. Apart fro…"

"There have been a few players described as the new George Best over the years, but this is the first time it's been a…"

"If you'd given me the choice of going out and beating four men and smashing a goal in from thirty yards against Liver…"

"I spent a lot of money on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I just squandered."

"I've stopped drinking, but only while I'm asleep."

"In 1969 I gave up women and alcohol - it was the worst 20 minutes of my life."

"„Wäre ich hässlich auf die Welt gekommen, hätten Sie nie von Pelé gehört.“"

"Ich habe viel Geld für Alkohol, Frauen und Autos ausgegeben, den Rest habe ich einfach verprasst."

"When I from life's unrest had earned the grace Of utter ease beside a quiet stream; When all that was had mingled in …"