Ralph (Houk) brought out the best in everybody, and that included me. I consider myself lucky to have played for him.

All I had was natural ability.

If I were playing today I'd do what Joe DiMaggio said. I'd go knock on the door at Yankee Stadium and when George Steinbrenner answered I'd say, 'Howdy, pardner.'

It was all I lived for, to play baseball.

I think the best all-round baseball player ever was Joe DiMaggio.

At my best I was as good as anyone.

I wanted to throw my glass at the TV.