One thing I learnt early on my career is that personal gratification takes second place. Brian O'Driscoll careerearlygratification Change image and share on social
I was quite small as a kid and maybe a little afraid physically. When I grew into myself, the realisation changed. That when you hurt yourself, it's transient; it doesn't stay forever. Brian O'Driscoll afraidchangeforever Change image and share on social
Your name or what you've done on the rugby pitch is not going to carry you through for the rest of your life. I realise I'm going to have to eventually do something else, and that does frighten me a little bit. Brian O'Driscoll bitecarryeventually share on social
I used to love looking at a recipe, getting all the bits and pieces in the shops, getting them ready and prepared... I don't really have the time to do that anymore. Brian O'Driscoll anymorebitlove Change image and share on social
Games bring another level out in you. There is no way you can train to the same intensity when you are playing a game. It is just impossible. Your head won't allow you to do it. Because the adrenalin of a game and the importance of it steps it up to another level. Brian O'Driscoll adrenalinbringgame share on social
I need to worry about the things that I am in control of. Brian O'Driscoll controlthingworry Change image and share on social
It's rare enough as an older generation player that you're 100% fit - there's always something niggling. Brian O'Driscoll fitgenerationniggle Change image and share on social
You cannot say things one week and then behave differently. Brian O'Driscoll behavedifferentlything Change image and share on social
When you are captain, you are never speaking for yourself. Brian O'Driscoll captainspeak Change image and share on social
I'm fairly adventurous with my eating. I've tried kangaroo, and Moreton Bay bugs, which are a kind of lobster, are so good. Brian O'Driscoll adventurousbaybug Change image and share on social
