Life is a challenge that you need. There's things in life that are going to throw you into the ground, but if you learn how to get up, that means you are not a quitter.

I swing hard all the time. That's what I've done my whole life-hit.

I come to play everyday.

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

I just love the feeling from the fans and when I'm walking on deck I can hear people screaming and wishing you the best. That puts you into the game more than anything.

I start thinking about life after death. I've got to quit thinking about it because it's very deep. Very deep. Sometimes you start thinking about it, and you don't feel like you want to be alive, so I don't like to get all quiet.

I try to be as quiet as I can at the plate, but still aggressive.