I was lucky enough to watch my son hit a grand slam at sports camp, and that was great. Yes, I may miss some things, but honestly, I think I get to see more than a dad who works a daily 9 to 5.

I grew up with video games. My generation kind of grew up with the Nintendo and the Sega Genesis. Then, I had a Dreamcast and, finally, the PlayStation. So yeah, I've always been a big gamer.

When times get rough, keep your head up.

I've always been big. I'm never going to be an underwear model. But I am who I am, and that has its advantages and disadvantages.

Before I came here, I had people telling me what a tough place New York is, how other players came here and struggled. But I never let that bother me. I came here because I want to win.

It's a great feeling to have the stadium rocking and chanting my name.

I need to stay calm and just pitch my game.

Baseball is a game-I just go out there and enjoy it.

I guess I'm getting older. I hate to say it, but I guess I am.

I don't care much about my personal record. I just want to be able to pitch in the playoffs.

I definitely care. I'm very competitive, but I am satisfied with my delivery and that I only missed with a few pitches.

Positive thoughts are the birthing ground for making your dreams, goals, and desires come true.

Real? Real depends upon your perspective, Annabelle. People never see life exactly the same way. The world is what you think it is.

What's true for us as individual humans is true for the civilization we create: a sprint culture, seeking ever greater speed and power in all things cannot endure.

Every word carries its own surprises and offers its own rewards to the reflective mind.

I moved up over Lower East Side and I was adopted by eight foster parents; I lived all over New York City with these parents, man, till I was about ten years old.

Big things are accomplished when we master the little things.

I'm reading a book about Romaine Brooks, a wonderful painter from early in the last century.

Make yourself a priority. Fill yourself up so that you can give more to others.

True guilt is guilt at the obligation one owes to oneself to be oneself. False guilt is guilt felt at not being what other people feel one ought to be or assume that one is.

I think I'm a character actress in a leading lady's body, but the industry doesn't really see me that way.