Defense is a lot more natural to me than offense.

I enjoy coming to the ballpark every day. I don't go to work. I come here to play.

I've been given an opportunity right now and I'm going to run through a wall to try to take advantage of it.

The way I perform best is with a clear and happy mind.

I play baseball and I like to read. What makes that odd?

I'm a baseball player. I'm also a guy who mows his lawn and plays with his dog.

I feel good. At this point, the only thing I'm trying to do is accumulate at-bats and get my work in, and so far that's what I'm doing.

I hope I haven't reached a pinnacle...I hope there's something more for me in baseball and in life.

My dream was to play Major League baseball. I've lived that dream.

I hope I haven't maxed out, because I'm not satisfied. I hope I can be a better ball player, and I hope I'm on my way.

I actually don't think that I have a problem playing for managers. But history, people might think otherwise.

May the Lord protect and keep you safe.

When times get tough and your path gets rough, just hold on. You'll get there soon enough.

You will live wisely if you are happy in your lot.

Unfortunately, I am not like a snail or a turtle, and I can't take my houses with me when I move.

I mean, I'm in a band, we're reasonably successful, I've got a very nice suit - I'm not even a bad person- so why can't I get a shag?

Taking risks, breaking the rules, and being a maverick have always been important but today they are more crucial than ever.

There's another girl who was going to play Hilary Faye and luckily she wound up not doing it.

The only thing I can see in Jasper Dale's face is helpless and utter confusion.

Teach erring man to spurn the rage of gain.

In certain books—some way in the first few paragraphs you know that you have met a brother.