And that's why i think Gazza was the best there was...
If anybody has any doubts as to why Paul Gascoine was a genius off court (his on court genius is there for all to see anyway), this is why. It may be a lil longish read, but man, he was crazy. And i love crazy people, they are also the most imaginative. But then, craziness has its own price, and in this case, it was alcoholism and that led to his downfall. A life badly wasted...
Gazza's 50 Great Moments
A collection of the daftness that has entranced, entertained and appalled a Worldwide audience since 1983.
1. One hour after playing for England, met 'showbiz pals' Danny Baker and Chris Evans in a Hampstead pub while still wearing his full kit... boots included.
2. When asked for his nationality before an operation, told the nurse he was Church Of England.
3. On a trip to London, jumped out of his car to demand "a go" on a workman's pneumatic drill. After getting the go-ahead, happily pounded the pavement to the amusement of shoppers.
4. On first meeting with Lazio's president to discuss his big-money move to the Italian club, was quick to tell the esteemed gentleman that he reminded him of Bud Abbot!
5. Organisers of Italia 90 TV coverage had the splendid idea of augmenting team line-up with film of each player mouthing his own name. Gascoigne's genius led him to subvert the process by, instead, mouthing 'F***ing W***ker'. The BBC had to use it all the way through the tournament.
6. Booked a series of sun-bed sessions for then-Newcastle team-mate Tony Cunningham. Who, of course, is black.
7. Asked by a Norwegian camera crew if he had a message for England's upcoming opponents, immediately responded with, "'Yes. F**k off Norway." Then ran off laughing.
More here...
http://www.nufc.com/html/gazza50.html
