We've forced the other team to hit to beat us. We've forced them to put the ball in play and read more

We've forced the other team to hit to beat us. We've forced them to put the ball in play and we've made the plays behind them -- and that's something we didn't do last year. We didn't play good defense behind our pitching and we walked too many guys and we've cleaned up those areas. It's really been a difference for us.

I've never understood why people consider youth a time of freedom and joy. It's probably because they have forgotten their read more

I've never understood why people consider youth a time of freedom and joy. It's probably because they have forgotten their own.

It's as important as anything I've ever done as owner. To have the next great big man of the NBA, read more

It's as important as anything I've ever done as owner. To have the next great big man of the NBA, it's very important for the team and the city. We're trying to win championships, and anything that takes away from that concentration (such as contract issues) hurts. I think we can be one of the top three teams in the West. We have a great team and great coach. And we have an asset that a lot of teams don't have with Yao in the middle.

. . . he who only or chiefly chose for Beauty, will in a little Time find the same Reason read more

. . . he who only or chiefly chose for Beauty, will in a little Time find the same Reason for another Choice.

I believe in equality for everyone, except reporters and photographers.

I believe in equality for everyone, except reporters and photographers.

Sleep is death without the consequence.

Sleep is death without the consequence.

[The lines that most pleased Anderson as composer are in the second verse:] Show the rainbow of your promise/There will read more

[The lines that most pleased Anderson as composer are in the second verse:] Show the rainbow of your promise/There will be a brighter day. ... I wanted to write something that would convey a spirit of hope.

For purposes of action nothing is more useful than narrowness of thought combined with energy of will

For purposes of action nothing is more useful than narrowness of thought combined with energy of will

. . . inspiration never arrived when you were searching for it.

. . . inspiration never arrived when you were searching for it.