The reality is that my style of drumming is largely an athletic undertaking, and it does not pain me to realize that, like all athletes, there comes a time to... take yourself out of the game.
When I finally quit for the second time in the summer of 2013, I had accepted that this really was the end, and, having got over that, the move into retirement was a lot easier.
When I was at Madrid, I knew even by the December of that season that I would be sacked, and if they hadn't dismissed me, I would have resigned.
I look at a lot of players that left the game, I'm sure they think about if they should have stayed.
I never use that word, retire.
I don’t want to be an old-man filmmaker, making old-man movies, and I don’t want to be the one not to know when to leave the party.
Normally when people resign they will organise their champagne farewell parties... and then they resurface somewhere.
I retired in Formula One and I think it was the right time, so I'm happy with my decision.
I actually quit the business. I went and drove a truck for a year and a half.
You're never prepared for the end of a career.
It's important for a player to leave on the right note. Even if you're not happy to be going, or your relationships at your old club have turned sour, it is always best to be respectful. Thank the club and its fans for their support and the opportunity they gave you and leave with head held high.
When I do retire, I know for a fact that I'll never be able to replace the incredible feeling I get when I'm driving an F1 car.
I don't think guys in TV should stay when it's time to leave.
I did 'Footballer's Wives' for two-and-a-half seasons and I asked to be written out.
As I sat back and imagined what my transition from the Red Sox might be, I thought it would smell more like champagne than beer, I guess you would say.
All I know is that when you look over at the coaches on the other sideline, and all you see are guys who either coached with you or played for you, then you know it's time to get out.
