If I were sitting down with George Steinbrenner (to discuss a salary) and based on what Dave Winfield got for his statistics, I'd have to say, 'George, you and I are about to become partners.'

Just two words: a masterpiece.

There is always some kid who may be seeing me for the first time. I owe him my best.

I'm a ballplayer, not an actor.

I'm proud to have been a Yankee. But I have found more happiness and contentment since I came back home to San Francisco than any man has a right to deserve. This is the friendliest city in the world.

If you keep thinking about what you want to do or what you hope will happen, you don't do it, and it won't happen.

Motivation is something nobody else can give you. Others can help motivate you, but basically it must come from you and it must be a constant desire to do your very best at all times and under any circumstances.