I had to prepare physically every day, and I didn't leave many scraps for the writers

My mom was at every single game I played as a kid, rain or shine

I didn't play the game right because I saw a reward at the end of the tunnel.

I got into pro ball at 18 and played until I was almost 39, non-stop.

Hit a home run - put your head down, drop the bat, run around the bases, because the name on the front is more - a lot more important than the name on the back.

I was in awe every time I walked on to the field

I've been proud to be a lifelong Chicago Cub and still be with the Cubs. That's always been important to me and I think it's always been special