"The most important thing in life is to be happy."

"I always try to do my best."

"Over the years I've learnt to live with two persons in my heart. One is Edson, who has fun with his friends and family; the other is the football player Pele. I didn't want the name. 'Pele' sounds lik…"

"I think the most important thing is to be healthy."

"People always ask me: 'When is the new Pele going to be born?' Never. My father and mother have closed the factory."