I don't think about goals and records. Competition is what keeps me playing.

Competition is what keeps me playing the psychological warfare of matching skill against skill and wit against wit.

One of the trademarks of a champion is that he can outlast you.

The stiffer the penalty, the greater the message is sent.

Show me a guy who's afraid to look bad, and I'll show you a guy you can beat every time.

If you're successful in what you do over a period of time, you'll start approaching records, but that's not what you're playing for. You're playing to challenge and be challenged.

Your bat is your life. It's your weapon. You don't want to go into battle with anything that feels less than perfect