- First-Hand
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- Nov 07, 2020
Me Quotes
Quotes rooted in the first person.
These are quotes centered on 'me' - childhood memories tied to family traditions, like a grandfather's holiday reading passed down for decades, alongside admissions about how humor can double as self-protection. Several speak to the solitary nature of creative work, something also explored in Life Quotes.
- Last Updated on May 30, 2021
- Past
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- Nov 07, 2020
I will take ownership of the nutmeg. My uncle Okocha has got the skills but the nutmeg, the prince title they call me for that, I will say it is my ownership. It happens instinctively, sometimes the easiest way of getting past my opponent.
- Myself
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- Nov 07, 2020
When people compare me to him... it's like 'wow' maybe they see me on his level but I don't believe I am there yet. It is what it is, he's a skilful player, I'm quite skilful myself so they are always going to compare me to him especially that he's my uncle.
- Each Day
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- Nov 07, 2020
I would say each day I'm still growing and still learning, but negatives, obviously they're always going to criticise me for my goals and assists, which I need to add to my game if I want to be compared with the people I'm playing with.
- Know
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- Nov 07, 2020
All I know is that playing for Arsenal to me is always going to be an honour. I'm always proud to represent this club and wear the badge.
- Confidence
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- Nov 07, 2020
I get the privilege to play with Mesut every day. He is a world-class player. He gives me advice in a different way. He jokes around but he always tells me I can do more. He also gives me the confidence to express myself.
- I Am
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- Nov 07, 2020
Obviously, I am an attacking player, so when you are an attacking player, you need to create goals and get goals - and that's the main thing for me.
- Proud
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- Nov 07, 2020
I'm very proud to represent Nigeria but I would like to say thank you to England for the chance they gave me, it was a difficult decision.
- Love
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- Nov 07, 2020
The love Nigeria showed me... when I played for them in a friendly, the fans were just crazy. The fans almost eat you up because they love you so much.
- Living
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- Nov 07, 2020
My mum made me do kick-ups in the living room. My sister even tried to play football. Everyone was trying to help me.
- Back To School
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- Nov 07, 2020
From Under 15s to Under 19s, I was concentrating playing for England, it was close to me, I could just go to St George's Park, it was nice. Going back to school when you've just played for England, it was amazing, you're one of the best players in the country, that's why you're getting picked.
- Change
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- Nov 07, 2020
When Nigeria actually gave me the call-up I thought 'oh, it's going to be a challenge, I don't go back there a lot, I don't really speak the language.' I wasn't speaking the language as fluently as I am now, so it was always going to be a challenge, but it was a challenge I decided to take and change nationalities.
- Chilled
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- Nov 07, 2020
I'm just chilled out, you'll always catch me in a mad tracksuit. Normally a black tracksuit, I'm not really an out there person.
- Meet
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- Nov 07, 2020
If I was a fan of someone as a teenager, then it's OK for me to feel completely in awe when I meet them.
- Mad
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- Nov 07, 2020