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Oliver Kahn Quotes

Goalkeepers need an element of insanity.

Goalkeepers need an element of insanity.

"'Goalkeepers Need an Element of Insanity'". Interview with Lothar Gorris and Dirk Kurbjuweit, www.spiegel.de. May 15, 2008.

It looked pretty wild, but I was actually in control of myself. I've never really injured anyone throughout my career.

"'Goalkeepers Need an Element of Insanity'". Interview with Lothar Gorris and Dirk Kurbjuweit, www.spiegel.de. May 15, 2008.

I am firmly convinced that you shouldn't necessarily emphasize hedonism, especially at the beginning of a career, but should instead focus entirely on performance.

"'Goalkeepers Need an Element of Insanity'". Interview with Lothar Gorris and Dirk Kurbjuweit, www.spiegel.de. May 15, 2008.

I was so obsessed with football that you could say I was taking the goal home with me at night. And then one day the system fell apart.

"'Goalkeepers Need an Element of Insanity'". Interview with Lothar Gorris and Dirk Kurbjuweit, www.spiegel.de. May 15, 2008.

I've never really seen myself in the role of the victim.

"'Goalkeepers Need an Element of Insanity'". Interview with Lothar Gorris and Dirk Kurbjuweit, www.spiegel.de. May 15, 2008.

It's part of my game to occasionally send a message, one that may be unpopular to the outside world, but can be important for the team.

"'Goalkeepers Need an Element of Insanity'". Interview with Lothar Gorris and Dirk Kurbjuweit, www.spiegel.de. May 15, 2008.

Of course, success is a relative term. It can be something completely different from winning the German championship eight times or making millions.

"'Goalkeepers Need an Element of Insanity'". Interview with Lothar Gorris and Dirk Kurbjuweit, www.spiegel.de. May 15, 2008.

After the 2006 World Cup, I knew that you don't always need success, success, success on the pitch.

"'Goalkeepers Need an Element of Insanity'". Interview with Lothar Gorris and Dirk Kurbjuweit, www.spiegel.de. May 15, 2008.

I want to successfully make the transition from a life in professional sports to another life, without running into major upheavals.

"'Goalkeepers Need an Element of Insanity'". Interview with Lothar Gorris and Dirk Kurbjuweit, www.spiegel.de. May 15, 2008.