Commentary Quotes

“Let me tell you what I think about it, I think it's a marvellous piece of work.”

“Hollywood is a place where they'll pay you a thousand dollars for a kiss and fifty cents for your soul.”

“All art is to some extent a comment on the society in which it's made.”

“I would not say he is the best left-back in the Premiership, but there are none better.”

“And Glenn McGrath dismissed for two, just ninety-eight runs short of his century.”

“He's done it! The little man from Bombay has stretched out his hands and held a World Cup.”

“My mantra is: put your brain into gear and if you can add to what's on the screen then do it, otherwise shut up.”

“From my point of view, the key to good commentary is the same as the key to good cricket - that is, to think before you speak.”

“Morning everyone.”

“He's throwing punches in bunches.”

“That was in the corridor of uncertainty.”

“You have to be neutral as a commentator. But you can't help but get carried away.”

“He is landing the heavier, more telling blows.”

“For those of you watching in black and white, Spurs are in the all-yellow strip.”

“He's a frustrating batsman to watch when he gets out, but he's a fantastic batsman to watch when he's in full flow.”

“Let me tell you, these balls are flying off the bat like rockets.”

“This is not a football play.”

“It's all happening out here.”

“What a player, what a wonderful player.”

“In the air... and taken! What a catch!”