Put it this way, I'm a romantic, emotional guy that lives and breathes football and believes in fairytale stories; 'Rocky,' things like that.
Swansea invested in me. They took a chance on me because I was a second-choice goalkeeper with not much experience when it comes to Premier League games.
I think I'm very consistent, that's the right word.
I had some poor matches, but nobody's perfect.
Of course, I made some mistakes as Arsenal goalie but I am sure that people also remember that I was unlucky with injuries.
There were periods when I was first-choice keeper and was starting to consolidate my position when out of the blue I got injured. It happened a few times and it really unsettled me.
When I decided to leave Arsenal, I also decided that I would only be interested in playing in England or Germany. Why Swansea? I think it is the best place for me to make progress.
I think the idea of crazy goalkeepers is an old thing, really.
I just try and be helpful to the players in every way possible.
Over the years, I was always training hard, no matter what position I was in.
For me, it is a dream come true to play in the Premier League as a No. 1 goalkeeper.
As an athlete living in a very competitive environment there are always times when you are questioned. It's up to you to prove people wrong and I really enjoy that.
I just like documentaries.
People watch me because I am a footballer, not because I wear a nice watch.
I am from a very humble working class family and was told that whatever circumstances I find myself in that I must stay the same person, be myself.
I've had some bad moments in my career and maybe I started to really understand the game a bit later than some.
I think that's the worst thing that can happen, when you start thinking too much. I don't like that so I just talk to my players because then you do not have time to think.
I've heard stories about keepers who couldn't stand each other. Everyone in football has a big ego and we all think we should play. But it is not up to me that I or the other goalie is not playing.
At Arsenal and the so-called big clubs, you always know that there will be a bigger spotlight on every single position.
If you do all the little things - like being in the right position, pressing at the right moments, working for the team in a smart way - if you do all those things as a group, then at the end of the game, you will be rewarded. Once you stop doing that as a group, the opposition will always find some gaps, some spaces.
