Jermain Colin Defoe (born 7 October 1982) is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for Premier League club AFC Bournemouth and the English national team.
I don't know about anyone else, but if I had problems or issues, maybe I wouldn't feel as comfortable talking about them in a group.
When you are young, nothing is more important than football, but as you get older, you get married, have kids and lose people. Then you realise your family is more important. This comes with age.
I don't feel like I'm getting older. I think it's the way I've looked after myself. I take my football seriously. I love scoring goals and I get a good feeling from it, so I'll do whatever it takes to be fit and feel good in games.
I think my faith is important. Being young as well, sometimes it's difficult, but I've got a good family behind me as well.
It doesn't matter who you are, football's a business. At some stage you're going to have to leave a football club; that's just normal.
The best thing about football is that the rules are so simple. Anyone can play anywhere.
When you play with good players, they will always create chances for the forwards to score.
To win a major tournament you have to face the top teams at some point, but if you avoid those at the beginning then you can win games and build confidence. I think the key is just to get off to a good start.
I'm a forward, but I can't be the only forward at a club. Over the years, the clubs who've won titles have had several strikers.
When you get up in the morning and know you're doing something you love, feel fit and look after yourself, it's just a great thing to do.
I am still young and being the [England] squad is really good for me although I've still got a lot to learn.
If you have an argument with someone and you sulk, sometimes you don't want to speak to them. But it is important to keep your friends close to you and do the right things.
Going to a major tournament, having that buzz - it's hard to put into words. It's a dream to go there, and to play. It's the biggest thing you can achieve in your career, and to go again would be a dream.
I am doing my job and trying to win a game for my team. I shouldn't be getting racially abused; it's silly.
If you're good to your body, your body's good to you.
I feel 21. I've looked after myself and take my football seriously.
I've got a Ferrari 430. It's black. I don't know what it cost but it wasn't cheap. I bought it because I was being a boy. It's fast and looks good.
I scored in a World Cup and I want that buzz again.
I prefer not to fly, but sometimes it's unavoidable.
I just get up in the morning and say: 'Yeah man, I'm ready to score goals. '