It is typical of me to be finishing a lo... by George Best | We Heart Quotes

Legend Talent Ireland Footballer Manchester United

It is typical of me to be finishing a long and distinguished drinking career just as the government is planning to open pubs 24 hours a day.

- George Best

Other quotes by George Best

I found it difficult to watch myself playing on TV because I couldn't identify with the person on the screen. I couldn't get to grips with it. It was as if it was all happening to someone else.

- George Best

People always say I shouldn't be burning the candle at both ends. Maybe they haven't got a big enough candle.

- George Best

Even at the height of my fame, fifty per cent of the people who saw me wanted a fight; it’s the downside of being a star player.

- George Best

Love is about mutual respect, apart from attraction.

- George Best

I will respect this liver. After all, it's not mine.

- George Best

I always wanted more – more of everything.

- George Best

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