"I'm a bit concerned about his hair. If he's on my chest, his hair is in my face. Who knows what kind of island tricks he puts in his hair?"

- Lennox Lewis at 6ft 5in showing some concern that his 5ft 10in opponent's Don King-like hair-style will upset his nose and eyes during the fight.

"It was a grieving process for something that was so central to my life."

- Rugby player Tyrone Howe articulating what a devastating injury can do to a sportsman.

"This is just another tournament week for them even with a first prize of $1 million. Obviously money doesn't matter any more."

- Colin Mongomerie on American golfers who haven't bothered to cross the Atlantic for the World Championship series in Spain this weekend.