McDonald Clarke Quotes

McDonald Clarke paints vivid, wild verses on fame and turmoil, appealing to fans of bold, unconventional poetry.

15 quotes

  1. Whilst twilight's curtain spreading far, Was pinned with a single star.

  2. Tis vain for present fame to wish-- Our persons first must be forgotten; For poets are like stinking fish-- They never shine until they're rotten.

  3. Ha! see where the wild-blazing Grog-shop appears, As the red waves of wretchedness swell; How it burns on the edge of tempestuous years- The horrible Light-house of Hell!

  4. I've been lucky enough to play over 100 Test matches for Australia.

  5. I've had three young children close to me - my nephew, niece and my god-daughter - born into the world needing life-saving machines to help them survive.

  6. My whole career the work I do off the field has given me every chance to have the success I've had on the field, and that won't change.

  7. I live and breathe cricket 24/7.

  8. I don't want to see the Australian players not focus on their preparation and training.

  9. Hublot has always been happy to be different, unique and they want to be the first to do things - and they certainly have done that when it comes to cricket.

  10. Your greatest strength can be your greatest weakness.

  11. I think it is important to lead from the front no doubt.

  12. To me, Virat Kohli is the greatest batsman to have ever played one-day cricket. I have no doubts after seeing what he has achieved for India.

  13. England are playing fantastic cricket at the moment, they have a great team and I know all the Aussies are looking forward to getting over there. We'll be doing everything in our power to get over there and win every game if possible.

  14. When I was younger I cared more about the position I batted.

  15. I think I'm extremely lucky to have been able to go through a separation with the mother of my child and us still be great friends.