92 Quotes by Paul Gascoigne

I’ve learnt and I just want to be respected for what I’ve achieved on the pitch. I know I haven’t achieved much off it but I do know I’ve given pleasure to people watching me play football over the years.

I’m a better person now, and not only that – I’m a better man.

I’ve got a bit of money in the bank. I’m quite comfortable.

I’ve had to deal with everything but everyone has helped me, including Sir Alex Ferguson, to get through. George Best was a good friend of mine. We loved each other, we both knew where we were coming from.

I’ll tell you the truth; I had a double brandy before the game but, before, it used to be four bottles of whisky. Not any more. I was fine. I had a glass of wine after the game. But it was just a mouthful.

No one is ever going to be as good as I was.

I’ll tell you what my real dream is. I mean my absolute number one dream that will mean I die a happy man if it happens. I want to see a UFO. They’re real. I don’t care if you look at me like that. UFO’s are a definite fact and I’ve got to see one soon.

I never refused an autograph, never refused to buy someone a drink. Now I’m learning to say I’ve got other things on, instead of doing it and wondering why.

I know as a manager you have to abide by the chairman’s decisions. But his decisions were this team, that team, this player, that player. The chairman is a control freak.