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Jonny Wilkinson

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Rugby Player

Jonny Wilkinson, born on May 25, 1979, is a renowned rugby player. He is known for his exceptional kicking skills and leadership throughout his career, particularly for his crucial goals in key matches.

Jonny: My Autobiography

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“To say I have played through four World Cups, two Lions tours, 91 international games and a ridiculous number of injuries and other setbacks gives me an incredibly special feeling of fulfilment. I know myself well enough to know that I will never truly be satisfied.”

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“The problem with me is I always think I should've done better. I felt that after the World Cup final and through my whole career.”

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“What I am proud of is I have searched for the best of me and I have been a team man without fail.”

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“I would like to wish the England squad every success. I would also very much like to extend those wishes to Martin Johnson, Brian Smith, Mike Ford, John Wells, Graham Rowntree and the rest of the England 2011 World Cup management team who have been fantastic and deserve people to know that.”

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“I'm very happy to be back playing rugby for England again - there were times when I questioned if this would happen.”

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“Due to a life of training and playing, I seem to spend half my time in the shower.”

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“I wouldn't go in a fast food outlet even to use the toilet.”

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“Failing at something is one thing, but Buddhism tells us that it is up to us how we interpret that failure [Buddhism] a philosophy and way of life that resonates with me I identify with it. I agree with so much of the sentiment behind it. I enjoy the liberating effect it's had on me to get back into the game Buddhism, with its concepts of karma and rebirth, have freed me from the twin fears of death and life without rugby, like life, will also come to an end.”

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“I don't like kicking the ball a lot.”

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“Playing the game, representing the team, giving my all and never letting go has meant everything to me.”

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“I play with a fear of letting my team down. That's what motivates me.”

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“I only get the points because I have team-mates who do the work and put me in the position to get them.”

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“We need to ask ourselves what are we here for and what have we worked so hard to be here for.”

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“My own position is so far on the obsessive side of preparation and professionalism that I fear my point of view is not going to be shared by anyone.”

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“The conversation topic in my head is not what role I should play; it is whether I am going to play at all.”

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“I want to be more than just some guy who played in a World Cup final.”

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“I do, have done and always will believe that I am very capable of performing and thriving at any level of the sport.”

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“For me now, I will continue to focus ever harder on my goal of being the very best I can be with Toulon Rugby Club and continue to embrace and enjoy wherever that path takes me.”

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“I'm not necessarily proud of the World Cups and the grand slams won or lost, the amount of points I scored, this record or that.”

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“I'm pretty aware that the pursuit of perfection is, inherently, a flawed concept.”

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“When you're obsessive, like me, searching for something unattainable can become unhealthy ... it's like falling through the air and grabbing at the clouds.”

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“Right through to the end of the last World Cup game, I still couldnt bear the thought of not being perfect or letting people down.”

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“Those Aussie rugby fans are a bunch of sore losers. I hate 'em all.”

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“I like to think I play rugby as it should be played - there are no yellow or red cards in my collection - but I cannot say I'm an angel.”

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“I know that Martin Johnson [the England coach] was in the stands, but I didn't feel it was up to me to impress them. He and his assistant [Brian Smith] were here to support me.”

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“I refuse to go into a fast-food outlet - to use the toilet even - in case anyone got the wrong idea and thought I was sneaking in a quick burger.”

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About the Author

Born: May 25, 1979
Known for: Rugby Player
Quotes: 26

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