Everyone in society should be a role model, not only for their own self-respect, but for respect from others.

My life is in shambles. It is crazy. It couldn't get any crazier. I'm just trying to stay sane.

I could learn how to press 'Record' on a tape recorder and write for a newspaper or a magazine.

When I was playing, it would be whatever role I wanted. Now it's whatever they ask me to do, which I kind of like better.

I feel my time in baseball has come and gone. I feel like I had a great career. I had a lot of fun and have a lot of great memories. At one point in time, I'll be able to tell it all. Right now that's in the past. I see things differently. I more want to help.

But to be the best, you must face the best. And to overcome your fear, you must deal with the best.

Every pitcher can beat you, it doesn't matter how good you are.