By Matt Pepin of Boston.com

The things Boston sports figures say sometimes make bigger waves than the things they do, and 2012 was no exception, especially with a quote machine like Bobby Valentine at the helm of the Red Sox.

Although it seemed like Bobby stole the show at every turn, there was no shortage of watercooler comments from the rest of the Boston sports scene, from Tom Brady’s wife after the Super Bowl to an unapologetic Celtics point guard.

What follows is a collection of the most notable sports quotes we heard and discussed throughout 2012.