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Most of us don't think forwarding a racist joke or speaking in an insulting 'comedic' accent is appropriate at the workplace. Unfortunately, for those raised in the toxic culture of conservatism, the sort of mentality that leads government employees to do those things is widespread. ”
The late Christopher Hitchens had the professional contrarian's fixation on attacking sacred cows, and rather soon after his cancer diagnosis, he became one himself. ”
All players go through injuries in their career, but I wouldn't wish it on anyone. ”
I am the type of person who relishes the chance to stand up and perform under pressure; I have had to do that my whole career. ”
Obviously, there's times in your career when people doubt you. ”
At a massive club like Liverpool, people will come and go. It is our job to keep the wheels moving and momentum going. ”
Throughout your career, you will always be asked to play slightly different positions here and there, and obviously, the needs of the team come first, so if you need to fill in at a different position, you'll be expected to do that. ”
I would hate to see operations in the Congo held hostage to Sierra Leone but I really think that's the way it's got to be. At one point we've got to decide to get it right and we've got to be professional. ”
I do believe that the United Nations needs to have more exacting, more enhanced professional standards for the military peacekeepers that are deployed. ”
I could be a model for one night. But I'm also a professional soccer player, and I like to be taken seriously on the field. ”