After you manage the Yankees for 12 years, it's really tough to envision going somewhere else. But then the Dodgers called.

Don't be afraid to fail, encourage your talent, and use your heart. And never be unprepared

As a member of a competitive team, you want to make sure you have yourself ready to play. You don't control anything but what you do.

When I was 16 years old, my brother Frank said, 'You'd better become a catcher, because you're too big and fat to do anything else.' Well, I took his advice. It was a quick way to get to the big leagues, and I've never regretted it.

I just don't like to dwell on stuff.

When you sign on to do a job, you hope you'll be able to get it done. But that's not always in your control.

Winning is a lot of fun. I remember having a meeting a couple years ago and telling the guys: 'You're not enjoying yourselves.' O'Neill said to me afterwards, 'Skip, it's not fun unless you win.'