Geoffrey Boycott Quotes

Although I do not have a family, I have eyes, ears and imagination, and know, as most people know, that the importance of one's children is paramount.

I think people I'm close to find it absolutely crazy that I'm famous.

I want my kids to see me as Dad, for God's sake, not a television personality.

I don't get recognized much, and am very happy with that. The fans I have met have all been delightful.

There are no adequate substitutes for father, mother, and children bound together in a loving commitment to nurture and protect. No government, no matter how well-intentioned, can take the place of the family in the scheme of things.

I don't care about how many times somebody recognizes my face.

A great man, who lives intimately with his admirers, with difficulty escapes being made ridiculous.

I felt a responsibility to Simon and to our kids to be able to live with integrity and not have some strange split psychology of 'This is who my dad is at home, and this is who he is to the public.'

Being older, I can't imagine a parent not wanting to be in their kid's life. I will just never understand it. To me, it's priceless.

I have two grown up sons who, as I've repeatedly said are my first and only priority in life.

I'm a sex symbol. Is that wild? It blows me away. I mean, I've always known it, I just figured nobody else did.

I am proud to be their child. It is very inspiring for me. I am inspired by my mom and dad.

People are getting permanent tattoos of my name. It's madness. People come and touch my feet. Initially it was really weird, but now I think people see me as an inspiration. So I need to set the right example.

My son's my number-one priority.

I seem to be like a hero to people, it's crazy.

My dad is now an incredibly important ally of mine. I'm so impressed with him. He's a hero to me because he put love and his family first.

During the sole argument we had when [Chelsea] was in high school, the subject of which I don't even remember, I looked at her and said, 'As long as you're in this house, being president is my second most important job'.

Be a father first. Don't put a priority of being a friend with your wife first, or a friend with your kids first.

Dad never misses a chance to remind me that whenever we are travelling together, if 100 people mob him for autographs, five approach me.

Ninety-nine percent of Indian people loved me and they still love me.

I find celebrity status difficult to bear when I am in the company of my mother.

I'm not recognized very often, and if I am, it's a die-hard Veronica Mars fan. Which is usually flattering and an honor. I really try not to think about it.

My kids are just waiting for me at home. I'm their father. They're wondering, 'When's Daddy coming home?'

I had a very lovely childhood, and, being an only child, I'm very close to my mom and my dad.

I tell my kids, 'I'm your father, not your friend - but I'm also the best friend you're ever going to have because no one is going to care for you the way I care about you.'