I want to hit line droves. I want to hit my doubles, my singles, get on base.

In this lineup, anywhere I hit, I don't care. I always go out there and swing the bat the same way.

You never stop learning. You learn something new every day.

I wish to improve my power, but not in a home run way.

2010 was my best season so far but I think I can get better at everything.

I am a better hitter with runners in scoring position.

My dad is my hitting coach. When I need help, I go to him.

I couldn't believe I hit .342. I hit .333 one month in Triple-A. Otherwise, I hit .279 in the minor leagues. I'm proud of myself.

I don't just want to play in the playoffs. I want to win the World Series.

Your success can’t be measured by anyone else. You have to set your own goals and do what gives you a sense of fulfillment.

I am created to know, love, and served my Creator.

Things'll get worse before they get better.

Charles, mate, you fret too much. I'm a grown man, I am, and I can blood my handle.""Handle your blood?" Bones offered dryly.Ian grinned. "Exactly.

In order to know your enemy, you must become your enemy.

'Harry Potter' gave me back self respect. Harry gave me a job to do that I loved more than anything else.

A foe to God ne'er was true friend to man, Some sinister intent taints all he does.

I would consider...Google Plus a push technology. It's closer to Twitter than to Facebook.

Let no man grumble when his friends fall off, As they will do like leaves at the first breeze; When your affairs come round, one way or t'other, Go to the coffee house, and take another.

My idea of childcare at festivals is to sit at a trestle table with an ale while the kids run around and make up their own games.