Bernie Ecclestone Quotes

If it works out, you're going to be working on this for 10 years.

From Day 1 I wasn't planning to run until I am very old.

If I can make programmes when I'm 95, that would be fine. But I would think I'll have had enough by then.

And the thing is, every time you start a new show or do a new series, you're committing to another six years.

I'm not sure if career can be planned.

I've always said that I'm very happy at Real Madrid and I hope that, if God wishes, I can retire at this club.

I'm not planning on singing too late. Maybe another eight or 10 years is enough before I retire. It would also be great to revisit all these stunning places around the world where I have toured.

The funny thing is that I'm not a planner. I have no idea what I want to do in the interim of that 50 years, but I tell ya: That's where you'll find me in my last performance.

You only have so much time in the day, and you only have so many working years. Where do you want to invest that life?

I don't know if I want to be 65 or 67, still broadcasting games. But, why not? What else are you going to do?

I've been blessed to play 15 years.

I'm so jealous of people who in second grade knew what they wanted to do.

To be honest, I have no idea what happens after my career.

Moving forward, I don't really know what I want to do. There is an opportunity within the media for me, but I would like to give back to football in some way if I'm able to help.

I think as long as I feel good and am able to perform on a high level, I will keep playing because I love football so much. After that, I have many options but haven't set any goals.

I'm not going to be boxing forever, but I've put no time-cap on it, really.

I'm happy at Real Madrid and can imagine ending my career here - if all goes well.

Some people are very ambitious and plan their whole careers, but I am not that kind of a person.

Could I stay at Bayern my entire career? I'm not the type of person who looks that far ahead. I am setting short-term goals instead.

I can play until I'm 40. But I won't.

When one was looking at getting out of media, I took a fair amount of time to figure out what I want to do for the next 20 years… the one thing I am very passionate about is entrepreneurship in this country.

My two things I always said is, No. 1, I'd be retired by the time I had my first kid, and No. 2, I'd be retired by the time I was 30.

I hope my career will be long-term. It's not something I'm taking for granted, but we try to plan that way.

In 10 years' time I still want to be at Arsenal, winning trophies for my club and for the national team as well. I've been there since I was nine or 10. It feels like I've always been there, the club's been great to me and I feel I owe them that to be there and to stay around.

I only look at things in a short term of a few years, but admittedly, I reevaluate what I'm doing, and whether I want to continue touring or not.