The Mayo Clinic is one of the largest and most experienced medical centers treating esophageal cancer in the world.

My father used to play with my brother and me in the yard. Mother would come out and say, 'You're tearing up the grass'; 'We're not raising grass,' Dad would reply. 'We're raising boys.'

Life is precious and time is a key element. Let's make every moment count and help those who have a greater need than our own.

I didn't have evil intentions, but I guess I did have power.

When I was 14, and for the next four years, I was lifting and hauling 10-gallon milk cans full of milk. That will put muscles on you even if you're not trying.

Joe Mauer's the real deal. He is absolutely wonderful. Not only is he a great player, but he's a great human being. He's the kind of guy you'd like to see be your son.

It takes a lot of dedication to quit smoking, and whether you give up for good on your first try or have to give it a couple of tries - just keep swinging at it and you will succeed.

It's very disappointing... Anything that harms the integrity of the game is terrible. We always thought we were immune to drugs in baseball, but we know that's not true anymore.

I found out early in life that I could hit a baseball farther than most players and that's what I tried to do.

How the hell can you play here?

I was set to go to Oregon to play college baseball and football.

There are a thousand hacking at the branches of evil to one who is striking at the root.

When stress is the disease, then forgiveness and laughter are the medicine.

Kissing Hugh was lovely. Glad I invented it. Can't rely on Austen for a snog, that's for sure.

By 2029, computers will have emotional intelligence and be convincing as people.

I have a strong temperament, but our country needs a strong temperament.

I'm scared of needles.

Understanding is a three-edged sword. Your side, my side, and the truth.

Richie is the only one of my nine who's really moved away. I can't get rid of most of them.

If God is your problem, only God is your solution.

Yes, the existence of a separate Palestinian identity exists only for tactical reasons. The establishment of a Palestinian state is a new tool to continue the fight against Israel and for Arab unity.