"There have been occasions when drivers have fallen over when they have gotten out of their cars after a race."

- Martin Blundell on drivers becoming dizzy on the American Cart series where they race around oval tracks at a 230mph average speed.

"He never smashed anyone's face. He did not wreck a bar. He never caused any bother whatsoever."

- Chris Waddle, neglecting Paul Gascoigne's violent relationship with his estranged wife, lists some of the qualities that make his friend an all-round decent professional footballer.

"Who, me?"

- Paul McGrath after his testimonial when asked why he was the most popular player ever to play for Ireland.

"My head tended to come off quickly."

- Darren Clarke explaining one of his former problems after winning the Benson and Hedges International last weekend.