I always dreamed of making it in baseball, but life has moved pretty quickly for me.

I just keep thinking about putting up good numbers, playing hard and winning games.

You surprise yourself on some balls off the bat. You don't think you have a chance to catch it. And then your natural ability just takes over.

Technology is ruled by two types of people: those who manage what they do not understand, and those who understand what they do not manage.

The first couple of years in the minors were tough for me. My numbers were there, but being away from home so young was tough.

I think people keep baseballs in their cars, just to be prepared in case they see me. It's cool to get recognized in public; it's an incredible feeling.

I was always told that if people don't want a picture with you, or they don't want an autograph from you, that doesn't mean you're not doing anything good.

As a kid, I had this ultimate goal to be a teacher. I wanted to be a history teacher like my dad.

As I get older every year, I'm eating better. As a kid, who can turn down chips and candy? But I'm getting better.

No curfew. I live in the basement. I got everything I need. Home cooking ... it's awesome.

Growing up, I was such a picky eater. I'm finally starting to expand.

Your smile is your logo, your personality is your business card, how you leave others feeling after having an experience with you becomes your trademark.

But she projected vitality - you knew that she was there.

There's only been three giant promoters in our lifetime. There's Michael Todd, P.T. Barnum, and yours truly.

There is too large a divergence at the moment in the interests and values of the world's most powerful states.

If you show people you don't care, they'll return the favor. Show them you care, they'll reciprocate.

Stolen sweets are always sweeter, Stolen kisses much completer, Stolen looks are nice in chapels, Stolen, stolen be your apples.

even damnation is poisoned with rainbows.

It is an open question whether any behavior based on fear of eternal punishment can be regarded as ethical or should be regarded as merely cowardly.

the human heart clings - even to its pain.

Meditation is to be aware of what is going on in your body, in your feelings, in your mind, and in the world.