I never went out in the morning with the intention of getting drunk. It just happened.

People say you have to hit rock bottom, and, I can tell you, almost dying is as rock bottom as it gets.

If you make up your own mind, you can only blame yourself.

I was in for 10 hours and had 40 pints - beating my previous record by 20 minutes

I'd have to be superman to do some of the things I'm supposed to have done, I've been at six different places at six different times.

They told me I wouldn't make 25. Then it was 35, then 45. These were my doctors speaking - they're all dead now.

Cristiano Ronaldo's was the most exciting debut I've ever seen. 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 compliment to me.