David Beckham quotes:

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  • I'm a strong person, I'm a strong family man, I'm a strong husband and a strong father.

  • Tom Cruise, he's a lot more famous than me.

  • I love little kids looking up to me, young players looking up to me, respecting me.

  • Kids can have great passion and great ability but if you have the facilities for your particular sport that can give you the inspiration to become a sportsman.

  • Alex Ferguson is the best manager I've ever had at this level. Well, he's the only manager I've actually had at this level. But he's the best manager I've ever had.

  • He was a quiet man, Eric Cantona, but he was a man of few words...

  • I respect all religions, but I'm not a deeply religious person. But I try and live life in the right way, respecting other people. I wasn't brought up in a religious way, but I believe there's something out there that looks after you.

  • My private life is perfect. If your private life and your life outside football is good, then it is good on the field for you.

  • Some men over-tweeze their eyebrows, and it's just too perfect. Men are meant to have kind of a bushy brow. Too much aftershave is also off-putting; it's one of my pet hates.

  • The buzz is still with me. I get goose bumps.

  • I love scoring goals for England and playing for England. That's one of the reasons I didn't retire - I love playing for my country.

  • My priority is always the family and Victoria [Beckham] and I always ensure we are there for our children. We work hard but family comes first.

  • Every situation has changed me as a person.

  • There's room for boys' and girls' football in the world-that's what I believe.

  • I don't regret the decision to retire. My body was losing its edge. I was taking longer to recover from injuries. You have to get out at some point.

  • I'm used to being around kids. Even when I was growing up in London, I had an older sister, I had a younger sister that I used to look after from time to time.

  • The spotlight will always be on me, but it's something I'm learning to live with as the years go by.

  • Soccer is a magical game.

  • Interviewer: Would it be fair to describe you as a volatile player? Beckham: Well, I can play in the centre, on the right and occasionally on the left side.

  • Throughout my career I have been pretty successful, I've played for some pretty big teams, represented my country quite a few times, and played for managers without sentiment.

  • At the end of the day, I'm a footballer who has played at some of the biggest football clubs in the world and played with some of the best players in the world.

  • I always wanted kids I could take to work, and for them to experience the things I experience. So, having three boys as a footballer was a dream.

  • My new tattoo is Jesus being carried by three cherubs. Obviously the cherubs are my boys. At some point they are going to need to look after me. That's what they're doing in the picture. It means a lot.

  • I've felt a little tired, but I'm only 24. I love playing football. That's my job and that's what I love doing.

  • I am happier now than I have ever been.

  • We're definitely going to get Brooklyn christened, but we don't know into which religion.

  • I'm a very stubborn person. I think it has helped me over my career. I'm sure it has hindered me at times as well, but not too many times. I know that if I set my mind to do something, even if people are saying I can't do it, I will achieve it.

  • People react to criticism in different ways, and my way is definitely to come out fighting.

  • You know when you play in the big away games that the fans are going to be behind their team and will be booing you. As a professional you need to tune yourself out of that part of the game and concentrate on the job at hand.

  • I've got friends in the different teams I've played for, but family is the most important thing to me. That will always be the case.

  • I needed two stitches after Alex kicked the boot at me. (on Ferguson)

  • I definitely want Brooklyn to be christened, but I don't know into what religion yet.

  • To have a successful team, you have to have great players of course - but you have to have good personalities and good people as well.

  • I always wanted to be a hairdresser.

  • When you have kids you do grow up. I have just started realising it now-it changes the world, having children.

  • Hindsight is a wonderful thing.

  • I love football and I love winning, and when things aren't going right I get annoyed.

  • I've always been proud to represent my country, whether it be World Cups, European Championships or just friendly games, I've always been a proud person, I'm very patriotic.

  • Hong Kong and Macau are both very dynamic cities. I am always inspired about the culture, people and food in these two cities. There is always so much to do and so much to explore!

  • Joining Real Madrid is a dream come true.

  • I think of Milan every day, really. I was really happy at Milanello. I love the team, the staff, everybody who works there. I love the fans. I miss Milan badly, I miss Italy. I don't miss a single [Milan] game, and I don't understand those that say that Calcio is in difficulty. It's so competitive and complete.

  • Two of my boys are Manchester United fans; one is an Arsenal fan. Whenever there is a game I can take the boys to, I love taking them.

  • We've been asked to do 'Playboy' together, me and Victoria, as a pair. I don't think I'll ever go naked, but I'll never say never.

  • I have come to accept that if I have a new haircut it is front page news. But having a picture of my foot on the front page of a national newspaper is a bit exceptional.

  • I have got this obsessive compulsive disorder where I have to have everything in a straight line, or everything has to be in pairs.

  • My secret is practice

  • I've always come back from adversity, and I've always had the mentality of proving people wrong.

  • I know that I will always regret it later in life if I had turned down the chance to play at another great club like Real Madrid.

  • I've got my wife. I've got my four kids. I've got parents, grandparents still, and three really good friends. It's all you need. I'd rather have three really good friends than 20 good friends.

  • The spotlight will always be on me, but it's something I'm learning to live with as the years go by

  • With United, we'd all grown up together, we all wanted to win the biggest trophy in football. We did it togther.

  • I love a nice tailored suit, but I also like to dress down. It all depends on what mood I'm in.

  • I think the most important goal I scored in Spain was the first one because people were wary about me coming over to Spain as a player - they thought I was just there to sell shirts.

  • I can't get through some movies without shedding a tear; I can't lie.

  • Well I'm the Prince and I'm sort of slaying a dragon - which is something I've never done before, obviously.

  • I didn't expect it to come so quickly. It's been hard to keep up with. There's been articles in the papers that say I've got too big for my boots but people who know me say I'm just the same. Things have changed in my life but I haven't, too many people would knock me down if I did.

  • I don't think I'm really in a situation to complain, because I consider myself to be privileged to be doing what I do.

  • I always used to go for blondes and quiet girls, but Victoria is the total opposite - dark and loud.

  • I've heard some of Victoria's new album and it's frightening.

  • Rosewood has always been one of my favourite scents, as has the pink grapefruit and pepper we've also put in Homme.

  • It's one thing I like about America - they respect the sportsman. They put them up on a pedestal. They don't try to knock them down. And that's a great thing, to be respected by the whole country. It's so patriotic!

  • I feel this pang of regret whenever I watch sport; this sense that I will never play a big match again.

  • To play with Zinedine Zidane was the biggest honour I have had in my career

  • I remember how inspiring it was to meet players like Bobby Charlton or Bryan Robson when I was a kid. I still remember Clive Allen showing up when I received a trophy for my Sunday league team.

  • Nothing amazes me anymore.

  • We stay as a team. I might be England captain, but that doesn't mean I get treated differently.

  • I still look at myself and want to improve.

  • I would never complain about the position I'm in or the attention I get. At the end of the day, I'm very lucky to have what I have and do what I do, but I don't see myself as any different from anyone else who works hard and is a dad and a husband.

  • As a footballer, you always want to test yourself against the best.

  • I just want people to see me as a hard-working footballer and someone who is passionate about the game.

  • I don't have time for hobbies. At the end of the day, I treat my job as a hobby. It's something I love doing.

  • I like nice clothes, whether they're dodgy or not.

  • I've played under some of the biggest and best managers and achieved almost everything in football. Of course it hurts when people question it, but I've come to the end of my career and can look back and say I've achieved everything with every club that I've played for.

  • You will go through tough times, it's about getting through them.

  • I have always believed that if you want to achieve anything special in life you have to work, work, and then work some more.

  • I was forced to masturbate in front of teammates

  • As soon as a free kick is given and it's anywhere near the box, I get excited. I don't really concentrate what side the keeper is on, because I always think that if I catch it as well as I can, then I can beat him whichever way he goes.

  • When I was a kid, I thought my dad was a little bit harsh with me at times. Sometimes I needed an arm around me instead of my dad telling me what I did wrong, but it obviously worked.

  • I left United, but my Heart didn't

  • The secret to my success is practice!

  • Everyone's been so quick to say that I'm really thick or I haven't got a brain. People will think whatever they want to think.

  • That was in the past - we're in the future now.

  • I know that, as captain, you are in a privileged position and must always abide by Fifa's code of fair play, something which I have always done throughout my career.

  • I am always going to have problems with the paparazzi. I have had two men outside my house for the last two years, which is frightening at times, but that is my life unfortunately.

  • When I was seven I wanted to be a footballer, but when I was 14, I wanted to be a model. Look where it's put me now!

  • I haven't retired from international football - I still believe I have a part to play in the future of England.

  • No one's ever really given me any style advice. I wear what I want, and it doesn't matter what other people think.

  • Being a dad is more important than football

  • I can play in the center, on the right and occasionally on the left side.

  • I'm a big fan of old boots.

  • My parents have been there for me, ever since I was about 7.

  • The secret of the team's success is easy - unity and hard work.

  • It's a great honor... and it's an honor to be with her majesty, obviously... I'm very honored to be given this honor. (upon receiving the OBE)

  • Paul Scholes was always unbelievably talented. Quiet. And dirty. When he got his tackle right, it was a great tackle. But when he got it wrong, he could kill someone. He was so talented and a player I feel honoured to have played with.

  • One thing will not change - we will be going out to win.

  • In my career there's many things I've won and many things I've achieved. But my greatest achievement is my family. What matters is being a good father and a good husband-just being connected to family as much as possible. Being a dad is more important than football, more important than anything. I adore children. I love the fact our children are part of both of us. It's one of the most amazing things ever.

  • The criticism hurts sometimes and I worry about the effect on my family.

  • I showed that I wasn't just at Real Madrid to sell shirts.

  • Collectively with my design team we spent time working on the feel, fit and style to ensure the product is not only something I would wear but one which I would be proud to put my name to. I always want to challenge myself and this was such a rewarding experience for me. I'm very happy with the end result and I hope H&M's male customers will be as excited as I am.

  • I work out with my trainer or do an hour of pilates at 6 or 7AM. I'm done by the time my household is awake.

  • I don't think I have reached a plateau. I have just reached the level where I am today. But I need to go above it.

  • To this day, one of my proudest achievements is captaining my country.

  • It's not easy when someone pulls your ponytail.

  • I didn't want to go there [America] at 34 years old and for people to say he's only going for the money. It's not what I'm going out there to do

  • I'm happy in Madrid, my kids are happy and my wife is happy, so everything's good. If anyone knows about contracts they take a while to sort out.

  • This team [England] has some of the best players in England

  • It's my responsibility to walk around the hotel with a big smile on my face and not worry about what's happened in the last game.

  • I still believe I have a part to play for England.

  • Finally, I have lived the dream, I am extremely proud to have worn the armband and been captain of England and for that I will always be grateful

  • Wayne's like my son, Brooklyn, who goes out in the garden to play and have fun.

  • I dream a lot about football and a lot of them have come true for me.

  • I'm surprised I still have so much hair after all the things I've done with it.

  • Pele was a complete player. I didn't see him live obviously, because I wasn't born

  • My life here is perfect and I'm happy at Real Madrid so of course I want to stay as long as I can.

  • No matter who our opponents are, or who we are playing against, we want to win the game.

  • The game is in a neutral country for both teams.

  • I wasn't as fit as I would of liked to have been, going to the World Cup, but I'm not sure what difference that made.

  • In Spain people have lunch and dinner a lot later - when I return to England I'll have to eat alone at midnight.

  • Is the Pope Catholic. No I'm serious. I really need to know.

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