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 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.

Sometimes you just don't feel the same everyday, it doesn't matter what you do, but when you have people looking forward to seeing you perform for them, that puts you in the mood, and that's natural in Boston. That's why it's such a special place to play.

I don't try to hit the ball 500 feet. It looks good when you hit it 500 feet, but as long as it goes over the fence, it's a home run. When you swing hard, it takes a little bit of recognition away from you. The power you're trying to increase - you're not all the way through it with your vision.

I'm going to be done when I've decided that I'm done.

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