My mom, she wasn't like a baseball mother who knew everything about the game. She just wanted me to be happy with what I was doing.

My parents always told me to stay away from trouble. When I moved away from them at a young age, I was fine because they taught me how to do everything right.

People, man, they love hurting people. It's not even fair.

Everybody goes through some tough times in their life, no matter what you do. Man, I've had my tough times.

I just come do what I've got to do, play my game. And I don't worry if anybody likes it.

Everybody has something to prove each year. Everybody has a responsibility in this game. Even the batboy.

I try to do things the right way.