I like to dance and sing when there's no one around, but, if I'm out, I'm really shy about it. So it takes a lot to get me going, but I enjoy being around music.
I try to sign for as many kids as possible. Kids come first, and I'll always sign for a kid before an adult. It's funny, because I was never big into autographs as a kid. The only player who I ever wanted an autograph from was Dave Winfield.
I'm a New Yorker now, and believe me, there's no comparison between the Big Apple and Kalamazoo, no similarity at all. New York City's hectic, always in fast-forward, and Kalamazoo's more laid-back, smaller, slower.
So many people are insanely busy nowadays, and it's easy to say, 'Ah, I'll workout tomorrow.' But you have to set aside a time and stick to that schedule.
What kind of influence did my parents have on my life? Well, they had the most influence. These are the people who are closest to me. My parents are very positive people. They've been supportive. They're always there.
The Yankees have twenty-five heroes.
It doesn't feel different being here (at the All-Star Game) I feel like I'm on an All-Star team everyday.
I will never brag about myself, but my family, I can go on forever.
I looked up to my parents because they were very successful in what they wanted to do. I was lucky; I didn't have to look far for role models.
It took him 75 steps to get from third to home. I thought we were going to have to go out there and help him. A lot of players start thinking double then maybe wind up with a triple because the outfielder slips.
When it was time for parent-teacher conferences, I remember that I was always embarrassed about what my parents would hear about me!
It doesn't seem like the season really gets under way until you have your home opener
You know what I want to do? Wake up one weekend and not have to go anywhere and do nothing.
I get nervous watching teammates. I get nervous for them. Late in the game, pressure situation, I'm nervous for them.
Our fans don't want to see us win the Wild Card. They want to see us win the division.
If I put my name on something, I'm going to be involved. I'm not just going to put my name on it and not pay attention.
During the offseason, I go to the movies almost every day. You hear about women buying shoes? I buy DVDs. I definitely have a problem.
I went to school on Senior Skip Day.
Sportswriters are what make sports great and fun to watch.
The big difference for me is that, as I get older, I find it's a lot easier to stay in shape than it is to get back in shape.
The Yankees have strict rules. You can have a mustache but no other facial hair.
One of the best things about being a Yankee is that you have guys like Whitey Ford, Phil Rizzuto, Ron Guidry and Reggie Jackson wandering around the locker room offering you advice.
I want to own a team one day. You know, that's my next goal.
I think sometimes people need to get used to an idea.
MVP, you could have picked a name out of a hat... we have a group of MVPs. You don't rely on one guy. You have to get contributions from everyone.
