I could ask the Phillies to keep me on to add to my statistics, but my love for the game won't let me do that.

Any time you think you have the game conquered, the game will turn around and punch you right in the nose.

I could ask the Phillies to keep me on to add to my statistics, but my love for the game won't let me do that.

Philadelphia is the only city, where you can experience the thrill of victory and the agony of reading about it the next day.

If you're associated with the Philadelphia media or town, you look for negatives. I don't know if there's something about their upbringing or they have too many hoagies, or too much cream cheese.

I'm 61 now, and I'm comfortable in my lifestyle... I don't yearn for the limelight on a regular basis. I get a kick out of it every so often. I go to Philly and go to a game, and they make a big deal about me. That's fun for a couple of days, and I can go back to my own private life.

Pete Rose is the most likable arrogant person I've ever met.