I was not on at all mechanically, not very sound, ... I was saying [before the game], 'This is the day I will probably go out and throw a no-hitter.' The last time in the bullpen, my stuff was some of my better stuff.

I remember sitting here last spring saying I want to leave out of here through the front door and not sneak out the back window.

It's a huge edge, sometime life-saving, to adopt a good idea early and put it into practice.

World records aren't broken in practice, and competitive environments and adversity are the birthplace of champions.

Three days doesn't sound like a very long time, and under normal, everyday circumstances, it's not - but under POW camp conditions, it doesn't take long to wear down a man's sanity.

The 'Patriot Act,' 'Enhancing domestic security,' and 'Protect America' all sound great - until you realize that they're catch phrases for programs that contain roving wire taps without a warrant and the collection and sale of your personal information to the U.S. government.