We had the lead in the first quarter. We just didn't get back in transition the way we did in the other three quarters. They just started hitting shots.

I told the guys to remember the feeling. Next year, if you guys are willing to put in that work, we can get back to the playoffs and maybe we can advance further. I think the guys understand that. We have to take this in and get ready to go on for next year.

I'm talking about a 3-on-1 break, and they guy pulls up and shot a three. They hit 11 for the ball game. They just pushed it at us and stop-and-pop. They have a pretty good ball club, solid top to bottom.

I am not comparing myself to great artists, but when you see conceptual artists at work, on some level it's reassuring to know they can paint figuratively. Likewise, when you listen to the '50s jazz people who do these vast solos, you buy into it more if they open by playing a tune.

My father, being a Scotsman, taught me to look after finances. I'm shrewd. Some people may call me tight.

The easiest way to sum up the relationship between the drivers and NASCAR is that we are pawns on a chessboard. We don't make the big moves. We're just sacrificial lambs so to speak. They have their way of explaining to you very quickly that you can be replaced very, very easily in this sport no matter how popular you are.