We used to play a lot outdoors, not in leagues, but just in our spare time.

I look forward to a lot more free time, at least initially, with my wife, Lisa, and our three children.

I was also lucky to play for an owner, Bud Selig, who truly cared about his players. He'd call me into his office once in a while when he knew things weren't going so well. And it's funny. Every time I left there I always felt like something good was about to happen.

I played a lot of tough clubs in my time. Once a guy in one of those clubs wanted to bet me $10 that I was dead. I was afraid to bet.

My dad was the town drunk. Most of the time that's not so bad; but New York City?

That was the first time I saw a horse start from a kneeling position!

My son complains about headaches. I tell him all the time, when you get out of bed, it's feet first!

My other brother-in-law died. He was a karate expert, then joined the army. The first time he saluted, he killed himself.

Some people ask the secret of our long marriage. We take time to go to a restaurant two times a week. A little candlelight, dinner, soft music and dancing. She goes Tuesdays, I go Fridays.

I occupy much of my time in theological studies for which I have a natural inclination.

By that time I was thinking a little about pro ball and hopeful that someone would draft me.

I just wrote one song at a time. Kinda like an alcoholic. One day at a time.

To protect our freedoms, it seems we're going to have to relinquish some of our freedoms for a short period of time.

I think there is a rage against women. I've come to see that now although at the time I did not notice it. I was preoccupied with my teaching and my writing.

I knew Anais Nin, who called me after I had been away for a few years. She was seeking help because at that time no one would give her a decent review. She was made fun of.