David Beckham Quotes

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David Beckham

Profession : Footballer

Birth : May 2, 1975

In my career, there's many things I've won and many things I've achieved, but for me, my greatest achievement is my children and my family. It's about being a good father, a good husband, just being connected to family as much as possible.

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My grandparents - my mom's parents - they're Jewish. But nobody ever pushed religion onto us. It wasn't something I ever grew up with.

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I never do anything half-heartedly. I will continue to work hard and play hard and do everything I can to be successful, whatever I do.

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When I was a kid, I thought my dad was a little bit harsh with me at times. Sometimes I needed an arm around me instead of my dad telling me what I did wrong, but it obviously worked.

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I would never complain about the position I'm in or the attention I get. At the end of the day, I'm very lucky to have what I have and do what I do, but I don't see myself as any different from anyone else who works hard and is a dad and a husband.

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I respect all religions, but I'm not a deeply religious person. But I try and live life in the right way, respecting other people. I wasn't brought up in a religious way, but I believe there's something out there that looks after you.

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I don't have time for hobbies. At the end of the day, I treat my job as a hobby. It's something I love doing.

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I'll never forget where I'm from, never forget my roots. It doesn't matter where I live. I'm English, simple as that.

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As a footballer, you always want to test yourself against the best.

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Soccer is a magical game.

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I don't do anything unless I can give it 100%.

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That was my way of getting through difficult times of low confidence - hard work.

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My parents have been there for me, ever since I was about 7.

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Being hardworking is the best thing you can show children.

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When you get older, you mature, and you start liking flowers. Although I try and keep it manly.

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I don't regret anything, but that doesn't mean that I don't look back and think, 'What was I thinking?'

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Hindsight is a wonderful thing.

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It's one thing I like about America - they respect the sportsman. They put them up on a pedestal. They don't try to knock them down. And that's a great thing, to be respected by the whole country. It's so patriotic!

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Every situation has changed me as a person.

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Two of my boys are Manchester United fans; one is an Arsenal fan. Whenever there is a game I can take the boys to, I love taking them.

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