When I first came up, the bullpen was pretty much where they put the guys who couldn't start.
I was a starter and did some good things there, and then I got a chance to prove myself as a closer. Because of that opportunity, I was blessed with the honor of being elected to the Hall of Fame.
I also think that I had great mechanics.
My career spanned the era when relievers started to become more important
I'm proud of the fact that I pitched almost 3,300 innings.
It took a great deal of acceptance to come to terms with being an alcoholic, but the acceptance was key to my sobriety. If I had not gained acceptance at that time in my life, I would not be standing here today.