The first couple of years in the minors were tough for me. My numbers were there, but being away from home so young was tough.

I just keep thinking about putting up good numbers, playing hard and winning games.

You surprise yourself on some balls off the bat. You don't think you have a chance to catch it. And then your natural ability just takes over.

Technology is ruled by two types of people: those who manage what they do not understand, and those who understand what they do not manage.

I always dreamed of making it in baseball, but life has moved pretty quickly for me.

I think people keep baseballs in their cars, just to be prepared in case they see me. It's cool to get recognized in public; it's an incredible feeling.

I was always told that if people don't want a picture with you, or they don't want an autograph from you, that doesn't mean you're not doing anything good.

As a kid, I had this ultimate goal to be a teacher. I wanted to be a history teacher like my dad.

As I get older every year, I'm eating better. As a kid, who can turn down chips and candy? But I'm getting better.

No curfew. I live in the basement. I got everything I need. Home cooking ... it's awesome.

Growing up, I was such a picky eater. I'm finally starting to expand.

You win when you are able to convert that time into an investment, into seeds or fruits or products of cultivating your own land or products in other people’s lives.

All the glory of the world would be buried in oblivion unless God had provided mortals with the remedy of books.

Do not always say no. If satisfied with the seat in place and not reckless, the next 20 years you will still sit there alone

Usually when I see Matthew [McConaughey] at a show, he'll be down in front with his shirt off with two beers just going mental, lit up and having an amazing time.

There's so much that can be done on the guitar. And that's what is so good about the guitar - everyone can really enjoy themselves on it and have a good time, which is what it's all about.

You need, as a historian, essential triangulation from your subject and the only way you get that triangulation is through time.

A centre of excellence is, by definition, a place where second class people may perform first class work.

We [people] are a species that's wired to tell stories. We need stories. It's how we make sense of things. It's how we learn.

The only true satisfaction a player receives is the satisfaction that comes from being part of a successful team, regardless of his personal accomplishments.

We go to war only to make peace. We never went to war with any other design. We carry the national conscience wherever we go.