"There have been occasions when drivers have fallen over when they have gotten out of their cars after a race."
- Martin Blundell on drivers becoming dizzy on the American Cart series where they race around oval tracks at a 230mph average speed.
"He never smashed anyone's face. He did not wreck a bar. He never caused any bother whatsoever."
- Chris Waddle, neglecting Paul Gascoigne's violent relationship with his estranged wife, lists some of the qualities that make his friend an all-round decent professional footballer.
"Who, me?"
- Paul McGrath after his testimonial when asked why he was the most popular player ever to play for Ireland.
"My head tended to come off quickly."
- Darren Clarke explaining one of his former problems after winning the Benson and Hedges International last weekend.
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