Quotes from David Beckham


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Hindsight is a wonderful thing.


People look at my tattoos, and the majority of them are religious images, so people think, 'Oh, he must be very religious'. I respect all religions, but I'm not a deeply religious person. But I try and live life in the right way, respecting other people.


I just want people to see me as a hard-working footballer and someone who is passionate about the game.


We stay as a team. I might be England captain, but that doesn't mean I get treated differently.


Tom Cruise, he's a lot more famous than me.


There's room for boys' and girls' football in the world-that's what I believe.


I'm a strong person, I'm a strong family man, I'm a strong husband and a strong father.


Nothing amazes me anymore.


I respect all religions, but I'm not a deeply religious person. But I try and live life in the right way, respecting other people. I wasn't brought up in a religious way, but I believe there's something out there that looks after you.


I don't think I'm really in a situation to complain, because I consider myself to be privileged to be doing what I do.


I still look at myself and want to improve.


As a footballer, you always want to test yourself against the best.


I would never complain about the position I'm in or the attention I get. At the end of the day, I'm very lucky to have what I have and do what I do, but I don't see myself as any different from anyone else who works hard and is a dad and a husband.


People react to criticism in different ways, and my way is definitely to come out fighting.


I'm a very stubborn person. I think it has helped me over my career. I'm sure it has hindered me at times as well, but not too many times. I know that if I set my mind to do something, even if people are saying I can't do it, I will achieve it.


I don't have time for hobbies. At the end of the day, I treat my job as a hobby. It's something I love doing.


Some men over-tweeze their eyebrows, and it's just too perfect. Men are meant to have kind of a bushy brow. Too much aftershave is also off-putting; it's one of my pet hates.


I remember how inspiring it was to meet players like Bobby Charlton or Bryan Robson when I was a kid. I still remember Clive Allen showing up when I received a trophy for my Sunday league team.


When you have kids you do grow up. I have just started realising it now-it changes the world, having children.


I always wanted to be a hairdresser.