You always dream about being on a baseball card. It's kind of funny when you finally see it.

I’m fighting for my life, I have to defend myself. If I don’t defend myself, no one else will.

You must be present to win.

Looks aren't the number one thing. They have to have class, intelligence, then looks. If I was the ugliest SOB in the world it would be a lot easier.

I just don't see the light. Where is the light? What am I in this for?

I'm a terrible singer. I feel lucky to play baseball. You can't be gifted in everything.

Michael Jordan told me the way he kept the crown was by always outworking everyone else because he knew everyone was always coming after him. You can sneak up on people when you are 18, 19, 20. It's tougher when you're established. Before, I'd see 13, 14, 15 pitches that I could drive in a game. Now, I see one, two or three, so I have to be better.