The Japanese have a strong tendency to suppress their own feelings. That's the Japanese character. They kill their own emotions.
Ichiro SuzukiChicks who dig home runs aren't the ones who appeal to me. I think there's sexiness in infield hits because they require technique. I'd rather impress the chicks with my technique than with my brute strength. Then, every now and then, just to show I can do that, too, I might flirt a little by hitting one out.
Ichiro SuzukiWhen you mail Ichiro something from the States, you only have to use that name on the address and he gets it (in Japan). He's that big.
Ichiro SuzukiI've always prided myself in not reveling in past accomplishments and focusing on future achievement, instead. That's been my career motto.
Ichiro Suzuki