I went through all the musicians in my life who I admire as bright, intelligent, virtuosic players.
David BowieMy father, a fine chess player himself, has been a massive influence throughout my life.
Magnus CarlsenI know a lot of people on the field - players, coaches, managers - are glad that I'm gone.
Frank RobinsonI have seen games on Xbox 360 and HD TV and I'm amazed at how realistic the players look.
Claudio ReynaI notice that teams are now more interested in Japanese players than when I first went to Europe.
Hidetoshi NakataI will never again stand on the pitch as a professional player. But I won't stop playing the game.
Hidetoshi NakataAs a child, I wanted to be an athlete, a professional tennis player or something like that.
Jonathan Ames