I didn't like the '80s at all; it was a vulgar moment of fashion.

Only wear clothes that make you feel alive.

I put the number 7 on my t-shirt because this is the number of my championships but also because it was the number of Barry Sheene, who was a great hero of mine and a truly great racer.

I have a lot of energy after 2 A.M. I like to sleep in the morning. I have some problems at the start of the day.

French people are charming, adorable but not extremely generous with foreigners, but they believe in what they do. I feel proud in exchange because what I did in restoration is something I did for La France.

I am Valentino Rossi. If I stay in MotoGP it is to try to win. When that is not possible it is time to stay at home and work in the garden!

I like things simple.