I'm always amazed when a pitcher becomes angry at a hitter for hitting a home run off him. When I strike out, I don't get angry at the pitcher, I get angry at myself. I would think that if a pitcher threw up a home run ball, he should be angry at himself.

Judgment traps you within the limitations of your comparisons. It inhibits freedom.

I don't really feel that I deserve all my applause.

Human beings are pampered by the Lord. Their real tests don't come until later in life.

I was the most powerful left-handed hitter in the Alameda area.

To be successful, one must take chances.

I wasn't out drinking and abusing my body. I simply loved to go out and dance.