Did I Say That?

After a lengthy conversation with Cherie Blair at Downing Street

Who was she? (2005)

On spectating

I can't stand watching football and I'm not much better with cricket (2002)

On what receiving the freedom of Preston meant to him

That I can drive a flock of sheep through the town centre, drink for free in no less than 64 pubs and get a lift home with the police when inebriated (2005)

On his childhood

I was reasonably bright up until I started playing second team cricket ... But if you asked my mates they would all say I'm just thick, full stop (2005)

After receiving the Player of the Year award

I was just here for the food (2005)

On motoring with his wife

When Rachael tries to put one of her CDs on, I tell her she has until the count of five to take it out or it goes out the window. Steve Harmison was amazed, when we gave him a lift once, all those CDs flying out of the window (2006)

On becoming a gay icon

I have to watch my skin more and make sure that I look good and have had my hair done. I could easily lose my crown back to David Beckham if I'm not careful (2005)

Asked what he said when photographed "tenderly comforing" Australia's Brett Lee at Edgbaston

It's 1-1, you Aussie bastard (2006)

Asked about his early test career

I was the fattest 20-year-old in England (2005)

On his daughter, Holly, 4

I know Manchester on a Friday night and I'd be horrified seeing her going into the bars (2009)

Asked, this week, about taking five wickets

I'm not very good. I try my best but I just can't get wickets (2009)

On reports he'd thrown eggs at David Blaine's glass case suspended beside the Thames

I couldn't remember if I was guilty as charged or not ... but I hope I was (2005)

At the 2005 Ashes winners parade [after "Twat", in biro, was removed from his forehead]

I haven't been to bed yet (2005)

On keeping it real

I'm different from [Kevin] Pietersen. He'd turn up to the opening of an envelope (2005)

To his wife

No, you can't call me Freddie (2005)