Wayne Gretzky

When I was 5 and playing against 11-year-olds, who were bigger, stronger, faster, I just had to figure out a way to play with them.

The highest compliment that you can pay me is to say that I work hard every day, that I never dog it.

The biggest difference between L.A. and Edmonton was that instead of people looking at me I was looking at them.

I just like to keep my money in the bank; I'm not a big risk-taker. I don't know anything about the stock market... I stay away from things I don't know anything about.

It's an honour and a thrill and a privilege just to play in the NHL.

And people who know me would tell you that away from hockey I'm really not that competitive.