I've got a wife, four kids, a business, and a base...

I've always wanted to be the best in the world as a baseball player, so when I started to think about opening a business, it was with that mindset.

I've helped create over 400 jobs in the worst economy of my lifetime. That's cool.

Before I pitch any game, from spring training to Game 7 of the World Series, I'm scared to death.

Men of age object too much, consult too long, adventure too little, repent too soon, and seldom drive business home to the full period, but content themselves with a mediocrity of success.

In an age of incompetence, I've been able to last in this crazy business. I actually know how to play my ax and write a song. That's my job.

I started in the restaurant business at the age of 19 as a waitress. I loved the atmosphere and the camaraderie of the restaurant business. I loved not having to go to an office. I loved making people happy.

Love, with very young people, is a heartless business. We drink at that age from thirst, or to get drunk it is only later in life that we occupy ourselves with the individuality of our wine.