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42 quotes by Jermain Defoe

Jermain Colin Defoe (born 7 October 1982) is an English footballer who plays as a striker for Sunderland. Defoe began his career with Charlton Athletic, joining their youth team at age fourteen, before moving to West Ham United aged sixteen and rising through the ranks. He made his professional debut for West Ham in 2000, and after a season-long loan spell at Bournemouth during the 2000–01 season, established himself in the West Ham line-up....
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I don't think I could ever describe myself as unlucky because people would look at me, playing football for a living, and say: 'Are you... →

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I've always been a religious person, and I try to think that every disappointment might just be a blessing in disguise.

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I don't go out drinking and stuff like that. My friends say 'Just have one drink, JD.' I say 'What's the point?' I'll go... →

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I pray every day. In the mornings and, before I go to bed. I think it's important to pray not just when things are going bad. When things are... →

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I scored in a World Cup and I want that buzz again.

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You want to play in the best stadiums against the best players - your Real Madrid's and Barcelona's - you want to play those teams.

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I don't do chat-up lines. Girls often tell me I'm cheeky. Being cheeky seems to work OK for me.

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If you're good to your body, your body's good to you.

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When you've something to fight for, you get the best out of yourself.

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I had to tell Dad, 'It will be okay and be positive; keep praying and have faith'. I have always known about cancer, but to be around someone... →

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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... →

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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.

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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... →

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