What the hell has Hoover got to do with it? Besides, I had a better year than he did.

I'd give a year of my life if I could hit a homerun on opening day of this great new park.

Hotter 'n hell, ain't it, Prez?

As soon as I got out there I felt a strange relationship with the pitcher's mound. It was as if I'd been born out there. Pitching just felt like the most natural thing in the world. Striking out batters was easy.

I don't give a damn about any actors. What good will John Barrymore do you with the bases loaded and two down in a tight ball game. Either I get the money (more than Barrymore), or I don't play!

I learned early to drink beer, wine and whiskey. And I think I was about 5 when I first chewed tobacco.

A part of control is learning to correct your weaknesses.