I threw a lot of balls and walked a lot of batters. Not something I'm proud of, but something I learned from.

Work hard. And have patience. Because no matter who you are, you're going to get hurt in your career and you have to be patient to get through the injuries.

When you win, you want more of it. You can't win enough.

When I was younger and inexperienced, I was a very animated pitcher. I pitched with a lot of adrenaline. I was my own worst enemy when things weren't gong well.

When you can throw 97 miles an hour and put the ball over the plate anytime you want, it's fun.

I expect to win. I've never been content with anything I've ever done.

The word 'potential' used to hang over me like a cloud.

Any time I've taken the mound, it's always been the old Samson-and-Goliath story written about me.

I'm tired of people questioning me because of my age. If you looked at my numbers and watched me throw and covered my birthdate, would age be an issue?

I've refined my mechanics, refined my pitches. I've gotten more confidence, and I've gotten more determination. I've got a better idea what I'm doing out there.

Nolan Ryan helped me with baseball, and my dad passing away gave me a bigger heart.

One forgives to the degree that one loves.

I hate committing myself to anything. It's probably the lack of discipline, honestly. I'm probably a spoiled brat worried about getting my way every time.

I’m just a beast, I’m just an animal and I’m waiting to get let out of that cage!

Cam was already on his feet, waiting for me. I arched my brow at him. "Following me?" "Like a true serial killer," he replied.

The child who ran weeping to you with a cut finger is now brought home, smiling gamely, with a broken collarbone and incredible contusions- 'it wasn't Jezebels fault, Dad.'

I try to find a way to make it comfortable or interesting or funny to me.

The greatest gift you can give another is the purity of your attention

It would be really nice to make a record that would be super-fun to play live - a record that would be funny, with a little bit of heart.

The Avatar appears to be human and we are misled into thinking of him in these terms but the Avatar himself warns us against this error.

Continuing to believe the same thing, even in the face of new evidence to the contrary, is the definition of insanity - except in politics where it's called leadership.