Vietnam helped me realize who the true heroes really are in this world. It's not the home-run hitters.

That's where the future lies, in the youth of today.

There's nothing I value more than the closeness of friends and family, a smile as I pass someone on the street.

Throwing a knuckleball for a strike is like throwing a butterfly with hiccups across the street into your neighbor's mailbox.

Be honest and work hard to get what you want. Don't take shortcuts; you only cheat yourself in the long run. Success is not measured by money or fame, but by how you feel about your own goals and accomplishments and the time and effort you put into them.

Pittsburgh isn't fancy, but it is real. It's a working town and money doesn't come easy. I feel as much a part of this city as the cobblestone streets and the steel mills, people in this town expect an honest day's work, and I've it to them for a long, long time.

We all wore a 21 patch that one season as a silent tribute to our deceased teammate Roberto.