I think when things linger, that's when they become a distraction. I don't want any distractions.

The first thing to know about playing baseball in Michigan is, Michigan's really cold.

There may be people who have more talent than you, but there's no excuse for anyone to work harder than you do - and I believe that.

I think there's something wrong with me - I like to win in everything I do, regardless of what it is. You want to race down the street, I want to beat you. If we're playing checkers, I want to win. You beat me, it's going to bother me. I just enjoy competition.

I attribute much of my success in New York to my ability to understand and avoid unnecessary distractions.

I go into every game thinking I'm going to be the hero. I have to, or I wouldn't enjoy it.

You gotta have fun. Regardless of how you look at it, we're playing a game. It's a business, it's our job, but I don't think you can do well unless you're having fun.