I honestly believed I would make it. I had the desire. A lot of people have the ability, but they don't put forth the effort.

Yeah, they're real nice guys, and they have awesome stuff in the store. They even let us use their ramp.

We're going to be a different team this season. I want my son to get a taste of what winning can do for a city. I remember 1980, when we won the World Series. The whole city was excited, and it was a great, great thing to see.

You have to start by changing the attitude, and I think the club has done that. Look at the Red Sox. They snapped their curse two years ago. It can be done. This city is ready for a major winner. I think the time is now.

The night before, I'll lay out the makeup I want to put on: a brow filler, a lipstick - there's a NYX red one that looks great with those Team USA uniforms - and my lashes.

I love what I do and know I'm good at it. It helps that I can get financial support along the way.