Whether you're trying to excel in athletics or in any other field, always practice. Look, listen, learn - and practice, practice, practice. There is no substitute for work, no shortcut to the top.

I expect that [trying to do the best] of my players today and of my kids. My wife says I shouldn't expect that of my children, but I don't think that's asking too much.

I had no trouble communicating, the player's just didn't like what I had to say.

At least when it's in French, I won't know what the heck they're saying.

No, I don't think my presence will cause an increase in black attendance at Cleveland. People come out to see the players. When do you see a manager anyway? When he's out on the field arguing with the umpires, making a fool of himself and you know you can't win, and when he brings out the line-up card.

All in all, I wouldn't call it a bad outing. It was a short outing.

I know a lot of people on the field - players, coaches, managers - are glad that I'm gone.