I try to keep fit, as it's better for both skiing and plastering. I cycle and jog and I dance a lot… — Eddie the Eagle Copy Share Image
A lot of people think I'm really outgoing and confident, but I'm not. I'd much rather sit in a corner and read my book… — Eddie the Eagle Copy Share Image
Most people should be given a chance to compete in the Olympic Games. — Eddie the Eagle Copy Share Image
I want my life to move on. On the other hand, I can't say no to offers, not when I'm getting £50,000 a year… — Eddie the Eagle Copy Share Image
On the street, I'll hear, 'You made the Olympics for me,' or 'I love what you represented.' Only occasionally is it, 'You were a… — Eddie the Eagle Copy Share Image
It was while I was in the mental hospital that I got my letter from the British Olympic Association saying, 'Congratulations. You've been picked… — Eddie the Eagle Copy Share Image
I'm a positive person who likes to have fun and get the best out of every day. — Eddie the Eagle Copy Share Image
You've got to think life can give you some bad knocks; no matter how hard you're knocked, you've got to get up. — Eddie the Eagle Copy Share Image
Life is good, and I'm happy, and I don't know that it would be as good if I'd been the winner in Calgary. — Eddie the Eagle Copy Share Image
I've hated poetry ever since I was at school. I include Shakespeare in that. I don't understand the obsession with him! — Eddie the Eagle Copy Share Image
