[He] called me a 'rapist' and a 'recluse'. I'm not a recluse.

[He] called me a 'rapist' and a 'recluse'. I'm not a recluse.

If you are going to throw a club, it is important to throw it ahead of you, down the fairway, read more

If you are going to throw a club, it is important to throw it ahead of you, down the fairway, so you don't have to waste energy going back to pick it up.

I was showing early symptoms of becoming a professional baseball man. I was lying to the press.

I was showing early symptoms of becoming a professional baseball man. I was lying to the press.

Rapport? You mean like, 'You run as fast as you can, and I'll throw it as far as I can'? read more

Rapport? You mean like, 'You run as fast as you can, and I'll throw it as far as I can'?
(when asked about his rapport with wide receiver Jerry Rice)

The only reason I don't like playing in the World Series is I can't watch myself play.

The only reason I don't like playing in the World Series is I can't watch myself play.

Thank God for competition. When our competitors upset our plans or outdo our designs, they open infinite possibilities of our read more

Thank God for competition. When our competitors upset our plans or outdo our designs, they open infinite possibilities of our own work to us.

My sister's expecting a baby, and I don't know if I'm going to be an uncle or an aunt.
(explaining read more

My sister's expecting a baby, and I don't know if I'm going to be an uncle or an aunt.
(explaining to Coach Jim Valvano why he appeared nervous at practice, 1982)

I told him, 'Son, what is it with you: Is it ignorance or apathy?'
He said, 'Coach, I don't read more

I told him, 'Son, what is it with you: Is it ignorance or apathy?'
He said, 'Coach, I don't know and I don't care.'
(on a former player)

Winning is not everything, but wanting to win is.

Winning is not everything, but wanting to win is.