In a lot of close games, I can make a difference with my speed.

You know, a lot of people say they didn't want to die until the Red Sox won the World Series. Well, there could be a lot of busy ambulances tomorrow.

I'm gaining weight the right way: I'm drinking beer.

I fell in love with Boston, so hopefully, I'll be here for a long time.

I want to be the best leadoff hitter of our time.

My biggest adjustment has been learning not to be afraid to fail.

I wouldn't mind being a hero to a kid. I grew up idolizing players, so I know how important that is for a lot of younger kids.

There's not too many teams that can succeed on and off the field together.

The most important thing is to have fun.

There is no excuse for not catching a ball you can get to.

We all pulled together at the right time, unfortunately, we were down 3-0 to the Yankees when we decided to do it, but we did it. And we shocked the world.

Some might say it was lack of love –I would say it was out of love.

Accumulated experience always alters perception of the past.

When we seek after wit, we discover only foolishness.

If all the world hated you, and believed you wicked, while your own conscience approved you, and absolved you from guilt, you would not be without friends.

The whole universe is but the footprint of the Divine goodness.

If you have a weakness, everyone sees it all over the country and the other team is going to exploit it.

If it took Labouchere three columns to prove that I was forgotten, then there is no difference between fame and obscurity.

Everybody needs some inspiration, Everybody needs some motivation, mix it up with some imagination, and use your natural gifts.

Nothing makes me happier than dancing. It transforms me. It's the only time I let out what is inside and I feel completely sensual and sexy and alive.

A significant part of the pleasure of eating is in one’s accurate consciousness of the lives and the world from which food comes.