FORMER DOUBLE World Superbike Champion James Toseland has said in a recent interview that former MotoGP rival Jorge Lorenzo 'annoys me like hell'.
Speaking to the Isle of Man Today newspaper, ahead of last weekend's World Superbike test in Portimao, Portugal, the Sterilgarda Yamaha rider spoke openly about his thoughts on MotoGP, his decision to turn down a chance to appear on 'I'm a Celebrity - Get Me Out Of Here' and his desire to record his own album when his bike racing career is over.
"I have written a few songs and I am going to keep on writing behind the scenes. One day I would love to bring out an album.
"The one thing with motorcycling is that you do have a large fan base and that would help sales with a potential album.
"That said, I hope that I will be able to retire from racing and not do anything. I would just like to sing and play the piano for my own satisfaction and enjoyment. Producing and selling an album would be another personal achievement.'
On Fiat Yamaha's Jorge Lorenzo, Toseland said:
"Lorenzo annoys me like hell, as he comes across really arrogant and cocky, but he's a lovely kid. That's why he has angel/devil on him as I can't stand the devil side of him.
"'I dislike arrogance and cockiness in people and he's got that coming out of ears when he's got his helmet on, but once the helmet is off, he's quite a shy, reserved kid and a nice bloke.
The Yorkshireman says he's also been offered the chance to appear on 'I'm a Celebrity...' but turned it down:
'"I have been asked to do it, but I don't have the time. It lasts two or three months and there is no way that I could spend that much time away from my racing commitments.
"I hate creepy crawlies and spiders and when my mum saw the email come through about the offer of me going on the show she said there was no way I could do that: 'You can't even pick a spider up,' she said.
"Actually she's right. I think I could shove the things down my throat to eat, but I doubt I could handle any claustrophobic circumstances or creepy crawlies. It would be a massive challenge for me."
Toseland also admits to having a crush on former X-Factor candidate, Lucy:
"I quite fancied her. She was quite cute. I think I was more disappointed about that (her exit from the show) than anything else."
I think many racers are arrogant and cocky.
It's that self belief that makes them winners.
There's a very fine line between confidence and arrogance
There's exceptions of course. Hailwood, maybe even Toseland ??
I agree Rob , but then again its also down to a persons view, you may feel your being confident, Jackie may see it as arrogance ...
We all have spits & spats with people in & out of our lives, I think that sometimes tho the press like to make a mountain out of a mole hill just so it looks good reading, I mean he does day in the interview ...
"'I dislike arrogance and cockiness in people and he's got that coming out of ears when he's got his helmet on, but once the helmet is off, he's quite a shy, reserved kid and a nice bloke"
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