Nigel Mansell Quotes

“Fitness will be a major factor in the first race and I think that will play into the hands of drivers who have been racing recently, rather than people like me who haven't raced properly for a decade. I'am not one of the favourites to start with.”

“The preparation, commitment and desire to win will be no less than the last time I drove a grand prix car in anger.”

“The format of the race weekend is also very well thought out. We have enough practice time to get the cars well set-up and have a proper qualifying session where we can do as many laps as we like, which is great for the drivers and spectators.”

“Because the greater the love, the more devastating the sense of betrayal.”

“Let me tell you what I want,' he said fiercely. 'For a start, I want you. I told you that, but perhaps I didn't make myself clear. I want the whole package, hang-ups, fears and phobias, as well as the good parts.”

“Humankind spends so much time admiring and ritualizing the inventions of humankind! And yet humankind is such a tiny part of all there is. -- Nigel S. Hey, Wonderment(Matador, 2012)”

“Almost anything is edible with a dab of French mustard on it.”

“It is the deep, salty stickiness of food that intrigues me more than any other quality.”

“When people stand up and talk about the great success that the EU has been, I'm not sure anybody saying it really believes it themselves anymore.”

“As soon as you 'Botox' your smile lines away, you lose part of your identity.”