One of the most explosive cricketers in the world, both on and off the field, Chris Gayle is a source of constant entertainment. The big Jamaican turns 36 today and as a birthday special, EssentiallySports would like to bring you some of Chris Gayle’s most memorable quotes.

1. Not just a T20 man!

2. What’s with the big bat, Chris?

3. The coolest kid in town.

4. When Chris Gayle apologizes

Gayle conveys his commiserations to the hosts in advance, after taking his team to the World T20 final

5. How will you spend your 33rd birthday, Chris?

6. Chris Gayle to India’s rescue!

Gayle volunteers on Twitter to revive India’s fortunes down under.

7. Mr. Poser

Gayle voices his interest in the Sydney Thunder’s activities on Bondi Beach during the Big Bash League.

8. Can you bowl, Chris?

Gayle doesn’t see much problem adding to his ODI wicket at the World Cup.

9. Party > The Ashes

Chris Gayle had better things to do than watch the Ashes!

10. Too much on your mind?

Gayle falls prey to the modern disease of cricket captains referring to themselves in the third person as he warns Andrew Strauss to mind his own business.

11. KP’s money!

Ahead of the Stanford 20/20, Gayle digs the knife into friend, Kevin Pietersen.

12. Gayle’s Beautiful Smile

13. Messing with KP again!

Gayle’s reply on Twitter when Kevin Pietersen teased him about his modest dinner plans after remaining unsold in the IPL auction.

Happy Birthday, Chris Gayle!