219 Quotes by Andrew Flintoff

In boxing, Mike Tyson fascinates me. The attitude and confidence that he could not be beaten when he was heavyweight champion of the world was interesting. He came across as very mild-mannered, and much of what he said made sense.

'Top Gear' is one of those shows that you'd love to do.

I was just 17 when I made my debut for Lancashire against Hampshire at Portsmouth. I got seven and a duck. I didn't get a wicket, either. Funnily enough, it was more nerve-wracking than playing for England.

Now, I have a confession to make. I hate warm-ups with a passion. Worst part of the whole day. Nonsense, they are.

My father, Colin, and my brother, Chris, who is four years older than me, were a great help to me when I was younger.

Some players like to practise right up to the start of play. But for me, whatever warming up I did was only going to be followed by cooling down again.

I don't live a rock n' roll lifestyle.

I like being out on the cricket field and performing and playing in front of a crowd. I find it quite tricky when there are press photographers outside my house. It's all very bizarre.

I like the look of all-rounder Ben Stokes. I usually have no interest in comparing new players with myself, but there are some interesting parallels here.