My long hair and the sideburns made me stand out, really, because my hairstyle was completely different to the other footballers of that era. — George Best Copy Share Image
I was 19 or 20 when The Beatles were at their peak, and I was coming up to the peak of my career, too. I was also the first footballer to have long hair, and that's how I got my… — George Best Copy Share Image
In 1969, I gave up women and alcohol - it was the worst 20 minutes of my life. — George Best Copy Share Image
I want to be remembered for my football and the pleasure I gave people. — George Best Copy Share Image
The best thing about being a dad? Well, I think it's just the thing that every man wants - to have a son and… — George Best Copy Share Image
Me and a mate picked up two darling birds and they took us back to their flat. I went into the bedroom with my bird and she started getting undressed. I was that drunk I was standing there wondering how to get undressed without letting go of the award. I went to sit on the bed, missed it by four… — George Best Copy Share
Robert Redford used to be such a handsome man and now look at him: everything has dropped, expanded and turned a funny color. — George Best Copy Share Image
Cristiano Ronaldo's was the most exciting debut I've ever seen. There have been a few players described as 'The New George Best' over the… — George Best Copy Share Image
There isn't a single player I would pay to watch. You can say Thierry Henry, he's a fabulous striker, with pace and power, but… — George Best Copy Share Image
I can remember earning £5,000 a game playing for Hibs at the end of the Seventies. They let me commute from London, train on… — George Best Copy Share Image
