Do you distract easily?
Yes, but in many other things too. My daughter Zaira reminds me of this; she can't do one thing for more than two minutes without wanting to do something else at the same time. I think that's always what's happened to me.

What has your son Aitor inherited from you?
Calmness. He also has a very strong character.

Does the assist magician also 'assist' at home?
Very little (laughs). I try to take good care of my children, help them shower, do their homework... But I must say I find everything else rather hard.

You help your kids with their homework?
Yes, yes... That's when I realise how old I am (laughs). I have to read the text book before I can explain them how to do things.

Does Schuster know that you were known as 'Little Schuster' when you were a kid?
I actually don't know. We've never talked about it. I have a picture of me as a child with him from when he played for Real Madrid. I also played here, but I was only nine years old. I've always said I would show it to him, but I still haven't done it. He was my idol when I was a kid... Strange things happen in football, don't they?

Schuster is like a new love in your life...
That's because he has faith in me. No one else before him has. Not even those I've just mentioned trusted me 100%. I've lacked that kind of support throughout my entire career.

People talk about the lyrics to the Spanish national anthem a lot these days. Do you think you will ever sing the lyrics when they are finally written?
I wish, but things don't look like I will sing it or even hum it.

What sensation do you have about the national team?
A bad one because I'm getting older and the coach does not count on me at all. It's a thorn in my side. I've never played in a World Cup or a Euro...

You are always very frank, especially when you defend others, but you hardly ever talk about yourself... Have you ever shut up on purpose?
Yes, but I think many of us in this profession have. I could write a book with the many things I have never said. One day I will say all the truth of what's happened.