“I fly a light aircraft.” — Jonathan Agnew Quote

“I fly a light aircraft.”

“Usually a captain will allow his bowler to set the field, while exercising overall control and maintaining the authority to step in if he sees fit.”

“No one means to drop catches. Everyone has done it.”

“I always wanted to be a professional cricketer, which meant I didn't work as much as I should have done at exams. But, happily, it came off.”

“Rather than influence the media, I hope that my progress from player to correspondent shows that there is a role for former cricketers in the media, despite the intolerant views of some of my colleagues in the press box.”

“It is one thing to err on the side of caution. Equally, Test wins have to be earned. They are seldom handed to you on a plate.”

“The cooperation of navies from around the world promises high tactical value for the ships, aircraft, and divers involved; while demonstrating international resolve in defending maritime security against potential threats.”

“I never intended to become a professional pilot. But, as I became more curious about aircraft, and, well, not being John Travolta, I realized that the only way I was ever going to fly a jet is if I got a job.”

“It does not make sense that we are allowing known potential weapons, not unlike those the 9-11 hijackers used to overcome the crews of four airplanes, to be taken aboard passenger aircraft.”

“We need to put undercover security armed people at the curbside of the terminal with the uniform of policemen. We need to protect the terminal. We need to protect the security checkpoint, the gate, the aircraft, the perimeter.”

“I think when you see an aircraft fire, these angry, black puffs of smoke, knowing that one of them could kill you that you - you - you understand the seriousness of the mission. And you understand your own mortality.”