I'm not a real vocal guy, but sometimes you need to kick someone in the ass.

Back then it was a different culture. It was very loose. I was young. I was stupid.

We (Derek Jeter and I) want to kill each other. I think we both drive each other and motivate each other. But, when we're off the field, we're like family. I think the nice thing about it is we became good friends before we even mad it to the big leagues. That makes it more of a healthy relationship.

We (Derek Jeter and I) always talk about getting old, gray, and fat when our careers are over and just having a good time. He's like me. He wants to have a good time and be a good person. It's a weird situation for us. It's just like we're looking in the mirror. the only difference is I'm on the West Coast and he's on the East Coast.

I like to score and drive in runs more than pay attention to batting average.

I'm not impulsive at all - except about buying clothes. That's my biggest weakness.

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