You never have to wait long, or look far, to be reminded of how thin the line is between being a hero or a goat.

Watch the old man. Watch how the old man keeps the guys who aren't playing happy.

After I hit a home run I had a habit of running the bases with my head down. I figured the pitcher already felt bad enough without me showing him up rounding the bases.

You don't have to talk to me about pensions. I won't be around long enough to collect one.

A lot of people wrote that Roger (Maris) and I didn't like each other and that we didn't get along. Nothing could be further from the truth.

The biggest thrill I ever had was in 1969, when they held day at Yankee Stadium.

I expected him to say, 'Hang in there' or something like that. It took me an hour to talk him into giving me another chance!