Andrew Flintoff

I have no problems with a multicultural society; I think that is to the benefit of the country. But you have to be careful what levels you take it to. ”

The one thing we need to do to continue to maintain Test cricket as being special is cutting down the amount and make it a real occasion rather than playing one after another. ”

I don't suck up to anyone or do any of that. I point-blank refuse. I just hate it. ”

It is one thing being scrutinised for playing a bad shot as a batsman or bowling a bad spell as a bowler, but the captaincy adds an extra dimension. The criticism is slightly harder to take. ”

I like being out on the cricket field and performing and playing in front of a crowd. I find it quite tricky when there are press photographers outside my house. It's all very bizarre. ”

I would like to be as successful as Ian Botham was, but if I'm doing anything, I'm doing it as myself. ”

If I get runs in an entertaining fashion, then great. I like to get on top of bowlers and be aggressive. I don't want to be dominated by them. Hopefully people enjoy the way I play. ”

I'll be fine, and suddenly I'll feel the depression coming on. It can start with the smallest thing. ”

Big things, a real crisis, I think I'm pretty good, but this little thing will just wallop me. I think I'm managing depression better now: when the mood comes, I just try and sit it out. ”

I actually love the Discovery Channel. ”