The most important thing that a young athlete must do it pick the right sport. Not one that they like just a little bit, but one that they love. Because,if they don't really love their sport, they won't work as hard as they should. Me? I loved to hit.

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

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

Paris ain't much of a town.

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

I said I'm going to hit the next one right over the flagpole. God must have been with me.

Gee, its lonesome in the outfield. It's hard to keep awake with nothing to do.