When people get placed upon a pedestal - when they start chasing after that person on the pedestal - they become mannequin-like.

If I ever saw myself saying I'm excited going to Cleveland, I'd punch myself in the face, because I'm lying.

Everybody in the states is so relaxed, and everybody in Japan is so uptight.

Personally, I don't like the term 'success.' It's too arbitrary and too relative a thing. It's usually someone else's definition, not yours.

As professionals we have a responsibility of providing a good show for the fans. Getting hits and home runs is what they want to see.

Some people enjoy taking a light stroll in the morning and that gives them relief and that sort of feeling. That is what I gain by practicing, by swinging the bat.

I had a dream. And I made that dream come true.