It’s a relief now to be able to stand next to my godfather and finally feel like I’ve accomplished something in the game of baseball.
BARRY BONDSI think some of the pressure comes from the expectations of other people. Like if your father played baseball, they expect you to be the big lifesaver or something when you play a sport.
More Barry Bonds Quotes
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I don’t ever remember having any bad times here in Pittsburgh.
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It’s called talent. I just have it. I can’t explain it. You either have it or you don’t.
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I don’t know if the record is going to happen. I don’t really think about the record. There are other things I worry about.
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I was a momma’s boy. I didn’t get anything from Dad, except my body and baseball knowledge. The only time I spent with him was at the ballpark.
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I don’t know what you guys say, but at home, life is way different from baseball.
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I like to be against the odds. I’m not afraid to be lonely at the top. With me, it’s just the satisfaction of the game. Just performance.
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I like to be against the odds.
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I think some of the pressure comes from the expectations of other people. Like if your father played baseball, they expect you to be the big lifesaver or something when you play a sport.
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When I was playing, it would be whatever role I wanted. Now it’s whatever they ask me to do, which I kind of like better.
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I don’t know if steroids are going to help you in baseball. I just don’t believe it. I don’t believe steroids can help eye-hand coordination and technically hit a baseball.
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If you want to be on top, you’ve got to have broad shoulders, because as fast as you get there, the faster they try to knock you down.
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Sometimes I surprise my own damn self.
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Everyone in society should be a role model, not only for their own self-respect, but for respect from others.
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I’m clean, I’ve always been clean.
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I’m a very private person. My life story isn’t for everybody.
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