248 Quotes by Wayne Gretzky

We looked at the tape and the referee made a good call.

He just has to get off to the kind of start that he's capable of and it's as simple as that.

Nothing can replace the Olympics. I love the Olympics. I was so proud when I played in '98 and I was so proud when we won in 2002.

It is kind of ironic how when I broke into professional hockey at 17 I was told that I was too small, and too slow, and that I wouldn't make it to the NHL. And now it has flip-flopped,

I think sports for kids is the greatest thing in the world because it teaches you how to share, about winning and losing and pressure. But I don't think you should force your kid to become a professional athlete.

Thankfully, in my youth I had the best financial advisor a son could ask for: my dad Walter. When I got that first signing bonus in 1978, Dad took my cheque, announced, 'This is what we're going to do,' and bought an annuity with it.

I watched how fast he skated and how hard he shot that puck. I wish I had an extra No. 7 in a red jersey. I could have found a spot for him on my power play.

I watched him and how much he enjoyed it. His success was probably a factor on my wanting to be a coach.

Your friends, family, and kids have to understand that's your priority. It's the only way you can be successful.