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The last 12 months have seen book releases from Harry Redknapp, Sir Alex Ferguson and Zlatan Ibrahimovic - enough material in itself to provide some memorable quotes from 2013.
But there's been much more than that.
We've seen a memorable admission from Lance Armstrong, a spat between Rafael Benitez and Marco Materazzi, and people getting their teeth into Luis Suarez.
Views have also been cast on the biggest stories of the year - from the retirement of Ferguson, Andy Murray's victory at Wimbledon and the highs and lows of the England cricket team.
Here, we bring you the best quotes from November and December.
Click through the gallery below to see the best quotes...
The best sporting quotes of 2013 - November and DecemberShow all 14 1 /14The best sporting quotes of 2013 - November and December The best sporting quotes of 2013 - November and December <b>NOVEMBER</b><br/> <b>"I think I accumulated energy and exploded". </b><br/> Pastor Maldonado explains why he lashed out at his Williams team at the US Grand Prix GETTY IMAGES
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The best sporting quotes of 2013 - November and December <b>NOVEMBER</b><br/> <b>"Since when does one believe Lance Armstrong?" </b><br/> Hein Verbruggen on allegations by Lance Armstrong that he helped Armstrong cheat GETTY IMAGES
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The best sporting quotes of 2013 - November and December <b>NOVEMBER</b><br/> <b>"I did play well in Australia. I don't know where you were. Were you under a rock?" </b><br/> Roger Federer questions a reporter for criticising his performance in the Australian Open GETTY IMAGES
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The best sporting quotes of 2013 - November and December <b>NOVEMBER</b><br/> <b>"My life has been 22 yards for 24 years. It's hard to believe that wonderful journey is coming to an end."</b><br/> Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar struggled to hold back the tears as he ended his career by playing in a record 200th test GETTY IMAGES
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The best sporting quotes of 2013 - November and December <b>NOVEMBER</b><br/> <b>"From the second frame onwards my focus was on trying to make a 147. The school fees have been paid last week and I thought I'll get a bit of Christmas money."</b><br/> Ronnie O'Sullivan was more concerned with achieving a 147 break than focusing on his opponent at the UK Snooker Championships GETTY IMAGES
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The best sporting quotes of 2013 - November and December <b>NOVEMBER</b><br/> <b>"One thing is for sure, a World Cup without me is nothing to watch so it is not worthwhile to wait for the World Cup." </b><br/> Zlatan Ibrahimovic's thoughts on next year's World Cup finals in Brazil after Sweden fail to qualify against Portugal GETTY IMAGES
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The best sporting quotes of 2013 - November and December <b>NOVEMBER</b><br/> <b>"I was a full-blown cokehead." </b><br/> Mike Tyson discusses his personal battle with drugs in his recent autobiography 'Undisputed Truth' GETTY IMAGES
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The best sporting quotes of 2013 - November and December <b>NOVEMBER</b><br/> <b>"How can you replace Fergie's record? You could live to be one million years old and not see it surpassed" </b><br/> Ex-United player, Tommy Docherty, on Sir Alex Ferguson's incredible record at Manchester United GETTY IMAGES
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The best sporting quotes of 2013 - November and December <b>NOVEMBER</b><br/> <b>"It was just amazing; it couldn't have worked out any better."</b><br/> A.P McCoy on reaching 4,000 career winners GETTY IMAGES
The best sporting quotes of 2013 - November and December <b>NOVEMBER</b><br/> <b>"We'll be seeing each other quite often. I see him more than my mum actually." </b><br/> Novak Djokovic after confirming that he's playing some exhibition matches with Rafael Nadal in South America after the Davis Cup GETTY IMAGES
The best sporting quotes of 2013 - November and December <b>DECEMBER</b><br/> <b>"Athletics is a microcosm of real life. In real life you will always have people who cheat. It's unrealistic to expect athletics to be drug-free."</b><br/> Michael Johnson on doping in athletic GETTY IMAGES
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The best sporting quotes of 2013 - November and December <b>DECEMBER</b><br/> <b>"Having to one day replace Jonny Wilkinson is the kind of thing that falls on you once in 100 years."</b><br/> Toulon owner, Mourad Boudjellal, on Wilkinson's future retirement. GETTY IMAGES
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The best sporting quotes of 2013 - November and December <b>DECEMBER</b><br/> <b>"More brains in a pork pie". </b><br/> Geoff Boycott on Kevin Pietersen's dismissal on day four of the third Ashes test GETTY IMAGES
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The best sporting quotes of 2013 - November and December <b>DECEMBER</b><br/> <b>"He made us realise, we are our brother's keeper and that our brothers come in all colours. He taught us forgiveness on a grand scale. His was a spirit born free, destined to soar above the rainbows. Today his spirit is soaring through the heavens. He is now forever free."</b><br/> Boxing great Muhammad Ali on the death of former South African President Nelson Mandela GETTY IMAGES
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