I like to make an impression.

You know, a lot of people say they didn't want to die until the Red Sox won the World Series. Well, there could be a lot of busy ambulances tomorrow.

I'm gaining weight the right way: I'm drinking beer.

I fell in love with Boston, so hopefully, I'll be here for a long time.

I want to be the best leadoff hitter of our time.

My biggest adjustment has been learning not to be afraid to fail.

I wouldn't mind being a hero to a kid. I grew up idolizing players, so I know how important that is for a lot of younger kids.

There's not too many teams that can succeed on and off the field together.

The most important thing is to have fun.

There is no excuse for not catching a ball you can get to.

We all pulled together at the right time, unfortunately, we were down 3-0 to the Yankees when we decided to do it, but we did it. And we shocked the world.

I may not have all to be happy but I have to be happy with all that I have

The key to sticking with any diet is learning how to control hunger and manage cravings.

You will never truly realize the value of life until you take your very last breath.

I tell him about ... Jack and Annabel, smart and ready and I'm wondering where all that smart comes from and I figure some from parents, some from school, and some from a place inside you.

There is progress taking place, growth is better. We're only talking about two years there.

America is a bunch o' bullies. Tell me what the Iraq uniform is like. Don't worry, I'll wait.

Every human has an unfathomable gift that only meeting life head on will reveal.

Violence multiplies violence.

Like when I'm singing live I can't hear myself. I'm just listening to the rest of the band. To listen to my voice, it doesn't even feel like it's me.

Afrikaans is my first language, although you would never know, as my English accent has more of an American-British thing going on from all my years of travelling.