I wanted to be a part of something special and contributing to the launch of a new league was very exciting to me.

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.

When we lose one we love, our bitterest tears are called forth by the memory of hours when we loved not enough.

The spark of divinity is sacred spirit with divine soul.

Be at peace with yourself and everyone. It is the greatest inner strength.

Briefs need limitations and invitations

You know it's only 50 miles but I've relished every moment of the longer route to get here. Thanks for letting me reflect on those great moments. Thank you.

As the political leaders of Europe meet to save the euro and European Union, so should religious leaders.

So much greater is our thirst for glory than for virtue.

I like putting a lot of personal touches in the music.

Publishing a book is like stuffing a note into a bottle and hurling it into the sea.