Andrea Pirlo Quotes

You're forced to tell the media a lot of crap; provided, of course, that they manage to ask you the right question...You read a dull, lifeless script written by press officers with no talent or creative spark.

If God exists, there's no way he's French.

Swearing's my release, and the one weapon I have to defend myself against destiny when it elects to strike without pity.

Being part of a team that belongs to everyone makes me feel good and at peace with myself. A lot of the time, it's better than sex: it lasts longer and if it all falls flat, it can't just be your fault.

In this life, you're either a man or an actor, there's nothing in between.

I'm a bit of a wandering gypsy on the pitch. A midfielder constantly on the lookout for an unspoilt corner where I can move freely just for a moment...A space where I can continue to profess my creed: take the ball, give it to a team-mate, team-mate scores. It's called an assist, and it's my way of spreading happiness.

Feeling invincible is the first step on the path to the point of no return.

For me, it's always better to keep chasing down the guy in front and maybe finish second, rather than stopping altogether.

Passing judgement on others is always a lot of fun. Looking inwards is that little bit more difficult.

I strike dead balls alla Pirlo. Each shot bears my name and they're all my children.

Sometimes a pinch of sadism is the ingredient that makes victory taste that little bit sweeter.

After the wheel, the PlayStation is the best invention of all time.

I perceive the game in a different way. It's a question of viewpoints, of having a wide field of vision. Being able to see the bigger picture.

Being a philosopher is to think, seek wisdom and have principles that guide and influence what you do. It's to give meaning to things, find your way in the world, believe that in the end, in every instance, good will overcome evil even if there's a bit of suffering along the way.

If I look in the mirror when I get up, or before going to bed a night, i see a man of average ugliness...But I also see a man who's completely happy with the figure staring back at him. Who's proud of every single second of his past.