I can remember running around at the age... by Ian Botham

Age Legend Coach England Philanthropist

I can remember running around at the age of 3, wanting to play golf, cricket and football. I was always active, one way or another, driving my parents mad.

- Ian Botham

Other quotes by Ian Botham

Children Will

I watched children dying. That will be the image that will stay with me.

- Ian Botham

Work Will People

There will be no politics, no ifs and buts; if we see something and feel that work needs to be done, we will get people here we can rely on and ensure it is done in the same thorough way as our other projects.

- Ian Botham

Winston Churchill would be great to have around the table.

- Ian Botham

Positive

To me, it doesn't matter how good you are. Sport is all about playing and competing. Whatever you do in cricket and in sport, enjoy it, be positive and try to win.

- Ian Botham

Emotions

Sport can bring communities together and can release a lot of pent-up emotions.

- Ian Botham

Success

To win in Australia, for me, has to be the ultimate success because the Aussies live for sport.

- Ian Botham

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