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

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.

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

I'm told I either look bigger than I do on television or that I look smaller than I look on television. No one seems to think I look the same size.

Things of the world are not in a ‘seed’ form

Well, now, some people learn a little quicker than others. It's nice to learn fast but it's nice to take your time too.

I get really fantastic results when I just get out of my own way.

No guy is worth your tears, but when you find that one that could be worth it, he shouldn't make you cry.

Now I take care of my mother, my father, and my entire family, as well as myself, my woman, and my team that I consider family.

My guitar and singing was my way of crying.

Science is, in the best and strictest sense, glorious entertainment

Be content with an ordinary life.

Most of all, I like the fact that you share yourself with me. That I don't have to prove my strength to you. I don't have to hurt or be hurt to lie with you." - Vane

I used to get 15-20 bunt hits a season. Now, I'm down to five or six. Infielders still play me in, but I'm always looking if the opportunity is there.