“I am only an average man but, by George, I work harder at it than the average man.”

“Dictionary is the only place that success comes before work. Hard work is the price we must pay for success. I think you can accomplish anything if you're willing to pay the price.”

“When I was younger I probably didn't understand something basic about tact, but I think it kept faint-hearted people at arm's distance and that's not such a bad thing, because life is short and I know the kind of people I want to work with.”

“I'd like to believe that the people that have supported me in my work or identified with me in films, the people that feel they know me, they do and they don't have misconceptions - they understand. I believe that.”

“The expectations of life depend upon diligence the mechanic that would perfect his work must first sharpen his tools.”

“And, you know, you try and preach to them there's more to this game than just walking up to home plate, swinging the bat, fielding a ground ball. There's some dedication in it, some love you've got to put into this work.”

“If I go on a diet and work out, I'm always in a bad mood. I'd rather be a little heavier but nice.”