Let's not talk punishment.

I hate to lose. Hate, hate, hate to lose.

It was the class and dignity which he led his life that made him part of all of us. I will forever treasure the close friendship we shared over the years.

My best and worst boss was the same man - my father. He never - and I mean never - took 'I can't' for an answer. He taught me the value system that, to this day, I have continued to practice.

In the end, I'll put my good acts up against those of anybody in this country. Anybody.

Owning the Yankees is like owning the Mona Lisa.

Once in a while, I played second base; once in a while, outfield. But those were just pickup games and softball leagues. So when I bought the Yankees, I tried to stay one pace ahead of the players.