I didn't have outstanding numbers coming out of college and I'm not 6'6 with 230 lbs.

Growing up in Paterson wasn't the easiest thing.

There are times where I am trying to make the big play before I even catch the football.

I knew what type of player I was: a free agent, a small kid who came from a small school.

When it comes to referring to Dickens's life, performing plays with your nine children for friends and family during Christmas is Dickensian.

My mother was never very famous when I was growing up, so it wasn't so difficult. It was only when I left home and went to university that she become this style icon.

When I was younger I just played football for the fun of it, scoring the maddest goals and trying to come up with new tricks but when you've got to take yourself into a proper match, you've got be serious.

Loftus Road is a great place to play football. The fans get behind you, and it's a great atmosphere.