In the end, I'll put my good acts up against those of anybody in this country. Anybody.
But why shouldn't I speak out? Don't you speak out in this country?
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.
Owning the Yankees is like owning the Mona Lisa.
When you're entrusted with a tradition, you've got to protect it.
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.