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.'

His fielding leaves you wondering. Then he steps up to hit and all doubts start to fade.

As far as he knew, I was dying.

In 1960 when Pittsburgh beat us in the World Series, we outscored them 55-27. It was the only time I think the better team lost. I was so disappointed I cried on the plane ride home.

No man in the history of baseball had as much power as . No man.

Of course, I didn't tell you about all the times I said I was going to hit one and it didn't happen.

Don't do as I did. I'm living proof of how not to live.