Still. Smokers out there, you know what I'm talking about. That moment, after you've had a huge meal, say at Thanksgiving, when you step outside in the cold, light up a cigarette and take a deep inhale ... that's about the best moment in the world, you know? All the smokers out there, you know that feeling. Sometimes, smoking is fantastic.

It takes time to get the whole package. Freshmen can't be seniors.

You're not always going to be at your best, but it better be the best you've got that day.

When somebody talks about your career, most people are gonna talk about wins and losses, a World Series or pennants. But if somebody asked me how I would sum up my career I would say I had a unbelievable, fabulous career.

We need to have preparation to win. A disciplined team will win more close games over a period of time.

You can't run a mule in the Kentucky Derby.

When it’s time, it’s time … and it’s time.