I have a group of close personal friends that are all my world. My family is my world. And as long as those people are happy with me, then I'm happy with myself.

My comments concerning persons afflicted with AIDS as well as various minority groups have left people wondering if I am a racist.

I have a group of close personal friends that are all my world. My family is my world. And as long as those people are happy with me, then I'm happy with myself.

I'm merely a baseball player, guys. In the great scheme of things, my thoughts, opinions and attitudes are of little importance.

I am extremely sorry for the stress and confusion I have brought on the Braves organization.

The last thing I want to do... is offend people and ostracize myself.

I have hurt people. It was unintentional, but nevertheless, there was damage done.