If I had been born ugly, you would have never heard of Pele

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

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

I must be the only person in the world who's looking forward to going into hospital. I can't wait to get it over and done with.

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

I spent 90% of my money on women and drink. The rest I wasted

I don't recognize myself in the players I see today. There's only one who excites me, and that is Thierry Henry. He's not just a great footballer, he's a showman, an entertainer.