I think someone should explain to the child that it's OK to make mistakes. That's how we learn. When we compete, we make mistakes.

The disconnect lasted too long. I think people got the idea I was sullen and couldn't communicate, which wasn't true.

My biggest accomplishment has been making a transition from athlete to author.

I'm not exaggerating when I say that the 761st was Patton's best tank unit and nobody knew about it.

Even when there are adverse circumstances, I try to do my job. And I usually do.

After practice, I would have to go back to the dorm and take a nap.

The '80s made up for all the abuse I took during the '70s. I outlived all my critics. By the time I retired, everybody saw me as a venerable institution. Things do change.