I haven't always thrown hard, but eventually my (velocity) caught up with my mechanics.

I'm focused on myself and on what I've got to do...I'm just trying to get back on track and keep this positive mindset.

I'm going to go to my house and drink a little bit. Can I say that? I guess I can.

People out there said I was too small. It's those kinds of moments that pushed me to be where I'm at right now.

My father-he pretty much taught me everything I know. He still pushes me to be the best I can.

I'm close to six feet, I like to think.

The more torque I can come up with, the better.

I've learned a lot about being in the public eye. I'm certainly handling things more maturely now, I'm not getting as scared as easily.

You don't come up expecting to be a fan favorite. When I was a rookie, I was just trying to make a name for myself, but people already knew who I was and already had expectations for me.

Since baseball is my favorite sport, it's easy to go out and do what I do.

I will send a fastball into the cyber hole.

Happiness is the gap between loving and longing.

Ive made a career off of Halloween.

I am a person of the 18th century.

It takes a leader to know a leader, grow a leader, and show a leader.

I love seeing my mom and my daughter embrace their natural hair. I'm glad I've embraced it, too.

Speak tenderly; let there be kindness in your face, in your eyes, in your smile, in the warmth of your greeting. Always have a cheerful smile. Don't only give your care, but give your heart as well.

If you ask me if I have this or that principle, tell me what its consequences are, and then I'll tell you whether I have that principle or not.

Even in 2012, if there's a black character in the movies or on television that's a professional, if we even hear about their backgrounds they're always 'up from the streets.

How can you, of all people, say everything will be alright?" He has a point. I consider my answer. "Well, it's better than saying 'Keep on crying, I'm sure things will just get worse,' right?

Religion Caesar never knew Thy posterity shall sway, Where his eagles never flew, None as invincible as they.