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Jermain Defoe (Soccer Player)

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

— Jermain Defoe men

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 winding me up?'

— Jermain Defoe people

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 to a club and have a Red Bull, get my buzz. And the next day I feel cool. It's discipline, not just with drinking but a lot of things in life. You've just got to look at the bigger picture.

— Jermain Defoe life

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 going bad, it's easy to pray and ask God to help you out, but it's also important to pray when things are going well and show your appreciation.

— Jermain Defoe you

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

— Jermain Defoe want

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.

— Jermain Defoe love

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

— Jermain Defoe work

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.

— Jermain Defoe you

I just get up in the morning and say: 'Yeah man, I'm ready to score goals.'

— Jermain Defoe goals

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

— Jermain Defoe good

There is always going to be competition. When you play for a top club, you're going to attract top players. It's part and parcel of football.

— Jermain Defoe art

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.

— Jermain Defoe love

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

— Jermain Defoe self

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 who has it and to see what it does in such a short space of time was hard. It makes you think about your life, about what is important.

— Jermain Defoe life

People know what they're getting with me. It's part and parcel of football that people want to see new faces, but all I can do is play games, score goals and prove I can do it. My record is there for everyone to see.

— Jermain Defoe art

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.

— Jermain Defoe art

If I ever score against Spurs, I won't celebrate. Even if it's the best goal in the world, I'll keep it subdued. It's a respect thing. The fans were brilliant towards me; I'll be playing against my friends and I can't forget that.

— Jermain Defoe war

I want to again highlight the desperate need for us to pull together - the world over - to tackle knife crime and teach everyone how sacred a life is.

— Jermain Defoe life

I love scoring - even in training.

— Jermain Defoe love

I prefer not to fly, but sometimes it's unavoidable.

— Jermain Defoe time

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.

— Jermain Defoe faith

I am doing my job and trying to win a game for my team. I shouldn't be getting racially abused; it's silly.

— Jermain Defoe abuse

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.

— Jermain Defoe problems

I feel 21. I've looked after myself and take my football seriously.

— Jermain Defoe self

I understand it's difficult but you've got to think about yourself, you know, and not just follow the crowd.

— Jermain Defoe self

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

— Jermain Defoe men

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