A Quote by Michael McIntyre

I wanted to bat for the England cricket team. I was quite good at cricket. But then I kept getting out for low scores. It turned out I didn't have the talent.

Michael McIntyre

Quote Topics

Bat Cricket England Getting Good Kept Low Out Quite Scores Talent Team Then Turned Wanted

Quote Author

Michael McIntyre
English - Comedian
Born: February 21, 1976

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