Ghana and Chelsea star Michael Essien has been talking to his club's website about his life outside the pitch.
Below is the full text of the interview with Michael Essien.
How do things work at Cobham (Chelsea's training ground) for you?
Everything is good at Cobham, I really enjoy it here. I always have a bit of treatment in the morning and then I go training, it's good.
Which of your team-mates impressed you at the weekend?
That has to be Brani [Branislav Ivanovic]. He really impressed me, he scored and we really needed that win.
Does the crowd ever grab your attention during a game?
I don't really pay much attention to it. I really focus on the game so all my attention is taken by watching what's happening around me. I just concentrate on the game.
What's the most memorable dressing down you have ever experienced at half-time?
Oh, that's a difficult one. I can't remember, or don't want to. I think that's a good one to forget!
What is home for you?
That will be London and Cobham. I feel like it's home here. If I need anything from Ghana, like food, I can get it here. This is my home.
Which other sports do you enjoy?
I like watching tennis and basketball but it's not every day you can watch it on TV. I don't play them though.
Do you possess any other hidden talents?
I am pretty good at ping pong (table tennis), I found that out when I was in rehab last year, I used to play a lot and I beat everybody. I'm quite good at it!
What is your favourite place to get away from it all?
I would have to say Monaco; I go there quite a lot. My agent lives there and anytime I get the chance I always go there. I used to go to the Grand Prix every year but the last three weeks there have been fixtures to play, so I couldn't.
Do you have any famous friends?
Yes I do but I think I'll keep that a secret!