And then when I went to stay in '68, I can honestly say that I was not focused on my career and on what it took to be a major league pitcher and to be a starting pitcher.

I am going to spend my time today just thanking the people that played a role in my career, because I truly do believe that I was blessed by a lot of people that paths crossed mine as I went down the road in my career.

I came into the game when I broke into the major leagues, the minimum salary was seven thousand dollars, and I'd have to go home in the wintertime and get a job.

My job is to give my team a chance to win.

I'm not an employee who goes to the office every morning at the same time. Then, vacations are needed.

Career' is not a musical term.

I know it's a cliche, but I didn't want to work in an office.

One year was so bad for me and my wife that we were going to have to sell our house until Elaine decided to change career and earn some money.