I haven't had the time to say, 'I'm retiring.' But baseball says, 'You're retired.'

I like playing for Oakland, they have a very colorful uniform.

Oakland is home, and you always want to go home. Anytime you get the chance, you're happy to go home.

My dream was to play football for the Oakland Raiders. But my mother thought I would get hurt playing football, so she chose baseball for me. I guess moms do know best.

You have to keep running. I always believed I was going to be safe.

Rickey doesn't have albums, Rickey has CDs.

If my uniform doesn't get dirty, I haven't done anything in the baseball game.

Rickey don't like it when Rickey can't find Rickey's limo.

I can't find a job. It makes me crazy.

Rickey was never motivated by stats. He was motivated by numbers. Wins, runs, steals.

I told myself that if I ever make it to the big leagues that I would be the one to appreciate the fans. Take a little time out to sign autographs and shake their hands and say hello to them.

Surprise yourself everyday with the power of your love. Love endlessly and care profoundly to feel the joy of life deeply.

Stealing regular stuff was no fun. She wanted a real challenge. Over the last two years, she'd picked the most difficult places to enter. Then she'd snuck in.And eaten their dinners.

Truth is strong, and sometime or other will prevail.

My father was a classical pianist, and my mother was a singer of just about everything.

I have therefore concluded to apply for the privilege of becoming a Cadet at West Point.

The only time anyone has ever gotten into serious trouble was when he decided he could do nothing about something.

The intellect of two thousand asses cannot bring forth a single man's thought.

I think it's important to just be in your subconscious mind - at least when you're starting an idea.

One defends when his strength is inadequate, he attacks when it is abundant.

I like Dave Grohl, I guess he's a little newer. It makes you shake, it's uppity and spirited.