I have relationships with people I'm working with, based on our combined interest. It doesn't make the relationship any less sincere, but it does give it a focus that may not last beyond the experience.

My goal was just to work regularly. I didn't ever expect to be rich or famous. I wanted to be a working character actor.

I rarely play a real person, because I don't think I'm a good imitator.

Baseball was a metaphor for America, both here and in terms of how it was understood by the rest of the world.

To me, success is choice and opportunity.

Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a good blaster at your side, kid.

I believe that the racial injustice which existed such a short time ago probably would have persisted longer if the color barrier had not been broken in baseball.