I only went to the third grade because my father only went to the fourth and I didn't want to pass him.

Sure I eat what I advertise. Sure I eat Wheaties for breakfast. A good bowl of Wheaties with bourbon can't be beat.

If Satch (Paige) and I were pitching on the same team, we would clinch the pennant by July fourth and go fishing until World Series time.

Son, what kind of pitch would you like to miss?

All ballplayers want to wind up their careers with the Cubs, Giants or Yankees. They just can't help it.

It ain't bragging if you can do it.

Let the teachers learn the kids English. Ol' Diz will learn the kids baseball.

Me and Paul (Dean) will probably win forty games (they won forty-nine).

The doctors x-rayed my head and found nothing.

I ain't what I used to be, but who the hell is?

I was blessed with a strong arm and a weak mind.

When you travel, appreciate the culture of the people in the land.

Some people who are obsessed with food become gourmet chefs. Others become eating disorders.

We had a farewell dinner for some of my senior staff, and generally everybody likes to talk about how cool I was.

My life is so different than I thought it would be.

The actual effort that you can exert upon the universe is fairly limited.

For old actors, just remember that inside you're only 14. Acting is for kids. You poor old grown-ups, you've forgotten how to do what kids know automatically.

The Appropriations Committee in the Senate is out of control, out of control on spending.

Do you believe in an afterlife?" the gunslinger asked him as Brown dropped three ears of hot corn onto his plate. Brown nodded. "I think this is it.

Roy, you left the girls and I surrounded by love. Our families and friends have been amazing. We love you and we miss you so much.

I shall continue to exist. I may assume other disguises, other forms, but I shall try to exist.