I kept thinking my father would come back, But he never did.

I've learned in my career, it is much better to be recognized for all the great things you do on the field.

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.

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.

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

Winners live in the present tense. People who come up short are consumed with future or past. I want to be living in the now.