Sure, I did a lot of things in excess. But if you look at the core, the foundation of what I pursued, what red-blooded young American male in my position wouldn't?

I'm tired of pretending I'm not special.

I think what drove me insane for a long time is feeling like I hadn't earned most of what I achieved because it came so fast.

A lot of people think Major League’s called Wild Thing. As they should.

I tried marriage. I'm 0 for 3 with the marriage thing. So, being a ballplayer - I believe in numbers. I'm not going 0 for 4. I'm not wearing a golden sombrero.

I don't sleep. I wait. I sleep in cars and on couches. I sleep when I can, but when I can't sleep, I just don't, so I figure there's a higher calling keeping me on point that night.

I don't have a tuxedo that fits anymore because my chest and my biceps are too big.