Quotes from Wayne Gretzky

I heard people say, 'Why would he want to do this?' My answer is 'Why not?' It is what I love. It's what I know.

When emotions are high, things are said, things are done. Ultimately, these players want to play. I know too many of them love the game too much.

Most people marry their mother. I married my father.

You know, I've held women and babies and jewels and money, but nothing will ever feel as good as holding that Cup.

The highest compliment that you can pay me is to say that I work hard every day, that I never dog it.

When I was 5 and playing against 11-year-olds, who were bigger, stronger, faster, I just had to figure out a way to play with them.

I'm very proud of our NHL players. I think they all handle themselves extremely well and they all work really hard.

It doesn't matter what I think. It doesn't matter what other people think. You have to get on the ice and participate and play and the best team wins.

I couldn't beat people with my strength I don't have a hard shot I'm not the quickest skater in the league. My eyes and my mind have to do most of the work.

The greatest thing about playing obviously is winning, and you can't replace that experience with anything.

Only one thing is ever guaranteed, that is that you will definitely not achieve the goal if you don't take the shot.