When I had dyslexia, they didn't diagnose it as that. It was frustrating and embarrassing. I could tell you a lot of horror stories about what you feel like on the inside.

I grew up with the thought that I wanted to treat people the way I'd like to be treated, and I think if you do that, it's pretty hard to go wrong.

Put the right pitching mechanics together with good health, and there's nothing surprising about lasting a long time.

It helps if the hitter thinks you're a little crazy.

I never found a place where I wanted to live more than Alvin (Texas).

Dick Moss, my agent. Dick became my agent in 1979 when I signed my contract with the Houston Astros.

Baseball life is a tough life on the family.