Quotes About Skill

Ronnie O'Sullivan is the only player in history to be dominant and popular at the same time.

But to me what seems to be missing in a lot of portfolios is Cartooning.

I was a child prodigy. Like Michelangelo, who could draw a perfect circle at age five. I was extremely gifted. I could paint a perfect portrait of someone at age five.

I'm very envious of the few artists who are any good and still do portraits.

Irrespective of my looks and age, they'll like me if I portray my character well.

What's great about acting is that there's never a moment when you're like, 'OK, I got this, I understand this.' You're portraying life, and it's a craft that only gets better with time - kind of like playing a musical instrument: the more you get to play it, the better you are.

Portugal have a mix of players and talent, which is what Portuguese players and coaches are often about. It's like play-ground football.

I think I pose some problems for Georges that he maybe hasn't seen in the past.

Center is a very tough position to play.

I don't know why anyone would want to be a goalkeeper. It is a hard position to do well.

You need to be flexible but I feel I can bat at any position depending on the condition.

My best position is in the middle, and if I am asked to play there, I can do it.

When you are in a good position you are sure to drive well and to be very concentrated in each corner.

Firmino is a player who is really good at adapting to different positions. He is a No. 9, but he helps a lot in build-up play.

I feel like I can play in any position and I just want to understand, more and more, different positions.

Part of my game is about winning those fouls and getting in good positions.

These guys were the best. They were the best at their positions and made playing the game easier. And at the same time it made it so much more enjoyable.

Obviously, I like guys that can defend other positions. Draymond Green is doing a great job with Golden State. Jimmy Butler brings it every night when I'm out there.

Dudes are coming at me every day; I'm playing different positions on the defensive end. I'm really working on that, because that's the next level. In the league, everybody can dribble.

I can play in different positions, and if I can do what I'm good at, score goals, show how good I can play football, then it's OK with me.

Normally, I am a player who can play in different positions, but never in defence.

I've always looked at what Lampard does, and to me is a huge phenomenon - the way he hits the ball, what positions he takes up - he really is incredible.

I think I'm more than capable of playing in positions such as right-back, centre-back and centre-mid.

You want to learn from everyone, but I think one of the main guys I look up to is Thiago. We play different positions but his awareness on the field, his touches, everything about him is so calm.