I was in the postseason twice and I'm thankful for that.

A lot of people say this honor validates my career, but I didn't work hard for validation.

I didn't play the game right because I saw a reward at the end of the tunnel.

I've been proud to be a lifelong Chicago Cub and still be with the Cubs. That's always been important to me and I think it's always been special

It didn't happen, but I feel fortunate for the two chances we had and it's just a shame we didn't go to a World Series for Cub fans.

I was taught you never, ever disrespect your opponent or your teammates or your organization or your manager, and never, ever your uniform.

If you played the game the right way, played the game for the team, good things would happen

There was Shawon Dunston and Mark Grace, and together we were a double play combination for ten years

Hit a home run - put your head down, drop the bat, run around the bases, because the name on the front is more - a lot more important than the name on the back.

My wife Margaret is the best thing that's ever happened to me.

There's not too many guys that spend their whole career with one team and I think it's very fortunate and a blessing for me

We'd been assured it wouldn't be painful, though she might experience 'discomfort, ' a term beloved of the medical profession that seems to be a synonym for agony that isn't yours.

Your local dreams contain global elements

Whether you realize it or not, your ongoing battle with unbelief drives all your sinful thoughts, emotions, desires, and actions.

I don't like long tours. I find it much easier to go out for a short spurt every month.

Success is very much the intersection of luck and hard work.

I always thought I was a singer, but I really am not.

You can rave about Stravinsky without the slightest risk of being classified as a lunatic by the next generation .

There is no such thing as having attained enough. Life is an endless possibility.

Let's just say you may regret that second piece of cake. Oh my God. Regret cake? Whatever was about to happen must be truly evil.

Yes I have had a tan, actually. I went to Los Angeles and got one there, but it didn't make it back to Britain. You're not allowed to come through customs with a tan.