But as far as I'm concerned, I can still play defense.

It was a hard time. It was something I would love to erase from my memory.

I have never intentionally used steroids. Never. Ever. Period.

Let me start by telling you this: I have never used steroids. Period. I don't know how to say it any more clearly than that. Never.

I have never used steroids. Period.

I hope that people learn from my mistake and I hope that the fans forgive me.

The other deals with my life and my livelihood and my family and all that I stand for.

Well, you know, I left Cuba as a kid when I was 6 years old back in 1971.

I love baseball, and the door remains open.

My parents didn't agree with what was going on, you know, with the communists coming in, Fidel Castro. I didn't see the reason why I needed to go back there and be a part of that exhibition

I respect the Hall of Fame, and if they think that I'm worthy enough, I would be very honored. And if they don't, I gave it all that I had to this game.

The greatest religion [dharma] is that we keep everyone pleased.

I'll just stay ten feet away from him at all times so I don't accidentally trip and fall and land lips first on his mouth.

Responsibility has more salvation in it than religion can bestow.

If people are well paid for reality television and cotton candy and dunking a basketball, why can't they be well paid for changing young minds?

I love the unabashed over-buttered, over-creamed, deep-fried, gooey, over-sugared excessiveness of Amish food.

The key to meditation is focusing on specific symbols. The symbols are the chakras.

Growing up, Magic Johnson was my idol. He was a good example. He could always pass the ball extremely well and get his teammates involved.

Jazz speaks for life. The Blues tell the story of life's difficulties.

I also dreamt about finally meeting the leftist Slovenian philosopher Slavoj Žižek. He is a great role model for me.

Nothing is black or white.