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
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
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
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
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
I'm a positive person who likes to have fun and get the best out of every day. — Eddie the Eagle Copy Share
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
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
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
I can't explain my popularity. I suppose I'm just an ordinary bloke, and a lot of people see a little bit of Eddie in… — Eddie the Eagle Copy Share
My dentist said my teeth were wearing away at the back because I couldn't bite. My top jaw was broken and brought forward, and… — Eddie the Eagle Copy Share
When people make fun, it doesn't bother me. I've always enjoyed a laugh. — Eddie the Eagle Copy Share
