But some people act like they think I live in the jungle someplace.

When I put on my uniform, I feel I am the proudest man on earth.

I was born to play baseball.

If you have a chance to accomplish something that will make things better for people coming behind you, and you don’t do that, you are wasting your time on this Earth.

I want to be remembered as a ballplayer who gave all he had to give.

Why does everyone talk about the past? All that counts is tomorrow's game.

A nation without heroes is nothing.

In a way, I was born twice. I was born in 1934 and again in 1955 when I came to Pittsburgh. I am thankful to say that I lived two lives.

I would be lost without baseball. I don't think I could stand being away from it as long as I was alive.

I am convinced that God wanted me to be a baseball player. I was born to play baseball.

There's no difference between me and you. You need something, a glove, a place to live, you let me know.

The Might God, Eternal Father.

As believers, our reaction to crisis reveals our heart toward God.

It's risky to take anything on good faith where a woman is concerned.

I practice reading all the time. I read everything and having so many scripts to read, which really helps out as well.

Don't worry about what people say.

I am a frighteningly thorough person.

I waited far too long, being optimistic rather than realistic. I also failed to do my homework

The first act of awe, when man was struck with the beauty or wonder of Nature, was the first spiritual experience.

With a suit, even if you're having a nervous breakdown, you still look like you're in charge.

Origami Striptease reads like William S. Burroughs and Djuna Barnes howling at a brutal paper moon.