I always heard that I was too small.

I've always been a guy who likes big games.

It doesn't matter who's in the box. You go after them and get them out the best way you can.

Every time I go out there I expect to win.

When you're from Weir, Mississippi, almost everywhere you go looks like the big city.

I like a challenge. I always have.

They pay you to pitch and that's what I'm going to do.

I've been in the same place for 10 years and having to say goodbye and clean out the locker is the toughest part.

I don't like to be the guy that stands out. I like kind of sneaking up on guys instead of being out front.

I'm just trying to stay aggressive and mix things up enough to be successful.

Guys think I'm staring them down, but they watch ME for signs. Why can't I do the same to them?

Some men are born posthumously.

It never rains but it pours.

Don’t start. I saw Marcie climb inside your Jeep.” “She needed a ride.” I adopted a hands-on-hips pose. “What kind of ride?” “Not that kind of ride,” he said slowly.

When I started out in 1960, I thought it might possibly last a couple of years. I never expected it to last 42. I take great satisfaction in that longevity.

I love the idea of hitchhiking into the city. It was bizarre.

I'd like to grow very old as slowly as possible.

Commit to a career built on sacrifice, not compromise.

All the things you can talk about in anyone's work are the things that are least important.

There's a new Osama bin Laden video. He's the only person that is looking thin during the holidays. How does he do it? I think he's going to Jenny Craig.

I think I'd fall for you no matter what, Claire. You're kind of awesome.