People say you can't go out and eat with your players. I say why not.

I didn't even graduate from high school. I've never told anybody that before. I got my degree later, when I was in the army.

Grownups have to say 'please,' too.

I do not care whether you're a Democrat or you're a Republican or an independent. We must pull for the people who are wearing the uniform of the armed forces. These people weren't drafted. They enlisted, because they believe.

One time I was doing a speech to a group of kids, and just before I get there, I see this little kid crying. I found out they just lost a game, and he was the losing pitcher. I went over there, put my arm around him, and said, 'What are you crying for? When major league players lose, they don't cry.'

My son wasn't gay. No way.

I've got a portrait in the Smithsonian. Who ever thought that would happen?