Jermain Defoe — English Athlete born on October 07, 1982,

Jermain Colin Defoe is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for Premier League club Sunderland and the England national team... (wikipedia)

I pray every day. In the mornings and, before I go to bed. I think it's important to pray not just when things are going bad. When things are going bad, it's easy to pray and ask God to help you out, but it's also important to pray when things are going well and show your appreciation.
I don't think I could ever describe myself as unlucky because people would look at me, playing football for a living, and say: 'Are you winding me up?'
I don't do chat-up lines. Girls often tell me I'm cheeky. Being cheeky seems to work OK for me.
I've always been a religious person, and I try to think that every disappointment might just be a blessing in disguise.
I had to tell Dad, 'It will be okay and be positive; keep praying and have faith'. I have always known about cancer, but to be around someone who has it and to see what it does in such a short space of time was hard. It makes you think about your life, about what is important.