I have always felt that although someone may defeat me, and I strike out in a ball game, the pitcher on the particular day was the best player. But I know when I see him again, I'm going to be ready for his curve ball. Failure is a part of success.

Failure is a part of success.

I don't feel right unless I have a sport to play or at least a way to work up a sweat.

I never doubted my ability, but when you hear all your life you're inferior, it makes you wonder if the other guys have something you've never seen before. If they do, I'm still looking for it.

I came to the Braves on business, and I intended to see that business was good as long as I could.

I looked for the same pitch my whole career, a breaking ball. All of the time. I never worried about the fastball. They couldn't throw it past me, none of them.

Last year, I was sort of a kid and I was a little scared, I ain't scared any more.