I thank heaven we have had baseball in this world... the kids... our national pastime.

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

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.

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.

Baseball is the greatest game in the world and deserves the best you can give it.

The only real game, I think, in the world is baseball.

Don't be afraid to take advice. There's always something new to learn.