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I love a bit of flag-waving.

I cannot salute the flag; I know that I am a black man in a white world. In 1972, in 1947, at my birth in 1919, I know that I never had it made.

To survive in peace and harmony, united and strong, we must have one people, one nation, one flag.

I certainly feel I'm carrying the flag for Britain. I feel an honour in that but, at the same time, knowing my roots are in Africa, I'd like that to help motivate people from there. Even coming from a third world country, it is possible to get to the top of wherever they want to be.

Our flag honors those who have fought to protect it, and is a reminder of the sacrifice of our nation's founders and heroes. As the ultimate icon of America's storied history, the Stars and Stripes represents the very best of this nation.

Our flag is not just one of many political points of view. Rather, the flag is a symbol of our national unity.

I don't like the showy nationalism - a tattoo, wrapping yourself in a flag - that doesn't matter to me. The way to show your patriotism and commitment is to go and support or play for your team.

Seeing that flag means so much: I am inspired by my Queen, my country.

I gave my heart to the Americans and thought of nothing else but raising my banner and adding my colors to theirs.