I'm not a win at all costs guy. Winning isn't everything. It's second to breathing.

If you don't have a hernia yet then you're not pulling your own weight!

As I have said many times - my father was a great fan of Bill Dickey's and he certainly loved the Yankees. I hope that he would be pleased.

I don't want to be in the Hall of Fame. I don't think owners should be.

The name Derek Jeter is made for stardom. He's got an infectious smile, and he's so handsome and well-behaved. He's just a fine young man who does everything right. He's like Jack Armstrong and Frank Merriwell, guys I grew up rooting for. Some guys come along who just measure up.

But why shouldn't I speak out? Don't you speak out in this country?

Don't talk to me about aesthetics or tradition. Talk to me about what sells and what's good right now. And what the American people like is to think the underdog still has a chance.