Have I said dumb things? Absolutely, who hasn't? But I have never backed away from being called out on something I did or said wrong.

On a two week road trip I know I can get by better with no underwear than no laptop.

You could ask any position player and they'll tell you: pitchers aren't athletes.

I'm a good person. I don't wish hateful things on people. I don't hate anybody. I know that I treat people right.

I think I've earned a certain level of respect, based on my accomplishments and my consistency.

I don't have any problem with government helping entrepreneurs and businesses.

The money I saved during baseball was probably all gone. I'm tapped out.