When you mail Ichiro something from the States, you only have to use that name on the address and he gets it (in Japan). He's that big.

If I ever saw myself saying I'm excited going to Cleveland, I'd punch myself in the face, because I'm lying.

I've always prided myself in not reveling in past accomplishments and focusing on future achievement, instead. That's been my career motto.

Personally, I don't like the term 'success.' It's too arbitrary and too relative a thing. It's usually someone else's definition, not yours.

August in Kansas City is hotter than two rats f**king in a sock.

I want to be the first player to show what Japanese batters can do in the major league.

If I'm in a slump, I ask myself for advice.

People striving for approval from others become phony.

You should seek approval from yourself.

I had a dream. And I made that dream come true.

The Japanese have a strong tendency to suppress their own feelings. That's the Japanese character. They kill their own emotions.

Follow leaders who follow leaders.

Asides your power, passion and poise, what glues the posters of your impacts on memorial walls is how you treat those you need and those who need you.

In all the universe there is nothing more precious than mind.

I was always a winner, but just didn't know it.

You see? I know where every single book used to be in the library. She pointed to the shelf opposite. Over there was Catch-22, which was a hugely popular fishing book and one of a series, I believe.

When I was at Pixar, I was in my hole. I was an animator, I had my shots and I was like, "Yeah, I've gotta make this perfect!" It's a very selfish thing.

I would never write about someone that forced me to write at a lower register than what I can write.

Keep the corners of your mouth turned up. Speak in a low, persuasive tone. Listen; be teachable. Laugh at good stories and learn to tell them...For as long as you are green, you can grow.

The majority of Aboriginals do not want handouts because they realise that welfare is killing them.

No one can hit their target with their eyes closed.