You’ll never catch me bragging about goals, but I’ll talk all you want about my assists.
WAYNE GRETZKYYou’ll never catch me bragging about goals, but I’ll talk all you want about my assists.
WAYNE GRETZKYI couldn’t beat people with my strength; I don’t have a hard shot; I’m not the quickest skater in the league. My eyes and my mind have to do most of the work.
WAYNE GRETZKYPeople in general want to build somebody up and then try to knock them down. They always root for the underdog.
WAYNE GRETZKYWhen you’re playing an exhibition, you’re kind of letting everyone get an opportunity.
WAYNE GRETZKYAnd people who know me would tell you that away from hockey I’m really not that competitive.
WAYNE GRETZKYIt’s easier to lose than to win.
WAYNE GRETZKYNot doing it is certainly the best way to not getting it.
WAYNE GRETZKYIt’s an honour and a thrill and a privilege just to play in the NHL.
WAYNE GRETZKYIt doesn’t matter what I think. It doesn’t matter what other people think. You have to get on the ice and participate and play and the best team wins.
WAYNE GRETZKYI think a lot of parents live their lives through the kids. Because they didn’t make it [achieve something], they want their kids to make it. It puts a lot of undue pressure on the kids.
WAYNE GRETZKYI miss all the shots I don’t take.
WAYNE GRETZKYYour friends, family, and kids have to understand that’s your priority. It’s the only way you can be successful.
WAYNE GRETZKYWhen I played in a 21-team league, there were six or seven goalies who were just average, and the equipment and pads were smaller. I came in the right era. I played for the right team. It was all speed, and creativity and imagination.
WAYNE GRETZKYIt’s just amazing how many companies suddenly want you to hold up their products after you’ve held up the Stanley Cup.
WAYNE GRETZKYThe highest compliment that you can pay me is to say that I work hard every day, that I never dog it.
WAYNE GRETZKYNot doing it is certainly the best way to not getting it.
WAYNE GRETZKY