I've had enough success for two lifetimes, my success is talent put together with hard work and luck.

I've had enough success for two lifetimes, my success is talent put together with hard work and luck.

Last year (Carpenter) learned to pitch with no pain. Now he's coming out this year and throwing at his best. read more

Last year (Carpenter) learned to pitch with no pain. Now he's coming out this year and throwing at his best. He's just stronger. You take that whole group of guys and the seasons they all had last year, and they just took all that confidence into this year. Add Mark Mulder to that mix and there are five guys who can win every night.

There is still a risk that more dikes will fall as pressure remains very high with water two meters (six read more

There is still a risk that more dikes will fall as pressure remains very high with water two meters (six ft) above flooding levels at some places.

I am pleased to return to finish the job that is undone. And that is to lead the Columbus Crew read more

I am pleased to return to finish the job that is undone. And that is to lead the Columbus Crew to the MLS Cup in 2004.

Life's to short for chess.

Life's to short for chess.

I think lots of people will be out there today. This is a stage in a movement that is growing read more

I think lots of people will be out there today. This is a stage in a movement that is growing and that no politician can ignore.

[And now that he's graduated to hardcover and 11-city book tour status, he's found there's a real advantage to the read more

[And now that he's graduated to hardcover and 11-city book tour status, he's found there's a real advantage to the standalone novels that Dutton suggested he write.] You can explore broader themes in a standalone novel, ... You can put your character through much greater levels of hell.

I began to work the stage and get the audience into it. I also learned how to have fun out read more

I began to work the stage and get the audience into it. I also learned how to have fun out there. It is something I will never forget.

Coming off last game (an 81-70 loss Thursday night to San Diego State), we didn't really throw it inside as read more

Coming off last game (an 81-70 loss Thursday night to San Diego State), we didn't really throw it inside as much as we usually do. We wanted to make it a point to go inside out.