You've got no chance of reaching the top if you're just playing for money. Gary Lineker chancehavemoney Change image and share on social
When I see old photos of me on the beach I don't look too bad... but it's hard trying to breathe in for such a long time when I spot the photographers! Gary Lineker badbeachbreathe Change image and share on social
I just think to be a manager you've got to live and breathe and have this incredible enthusiasm for football, the whole thing. And while I love the game, and it's been a large part of my life, it's not the only thing in my life. Gary Lineker breatheenthusiasmfootball share on social
Ooh, it's too embarrassing to share my innermost romantic secrets - although I have written Danielle the odd poem. If anything they are more comedic than romantic. They used to be well-received but that was before she started studying Shakespeare at drama college. Now I feel so inept. Gary Lineker collegecomedicdanielle share on social
I was only interested in scoring goals. I wasn't interested in anything else. Gary Lineker goalinterestscore Change image and share on social
If somebody in the crowd spits at you, you've got to swallow it. Gary Lineker crowdhavespit Change image and share on social
I was quite good at football once, although other than that my speciality would be maths. I'm great at sudokus and find all the spin-off games pretty easy too. Gary Lineker easyfindfootball Change image and share on social
I try to avoid saying 'fantastic' too often and 'obviously' is a dangerous word for all broadcasters. Gary Lineker avoidbroadcasterdangerous Change image and share on social
My eldest son George had acute myeloid leukaemia when he was a tiny baby, he is now 20 and doing very well. He is a mini-miracle in many ways. Gary Lineker acutebabyeldest Change image and share on social
Football is a simple game. Twenty-two men chase a ball for 90 minutes and at the end, the Germans always win. Gary Lineker ballchaseend Change image and share on social
