There’s not too many rich black people in this world.
BARRY BONDSThere’s not too many rich black people in this world.
BARRY BONDSIt’s not the name that makes the player. It’s the player.
BARRY BONDSI could learn how to press ‘Record’ on a tape recorder and write for a newspaper or a magazine.
BARRY BONDSI 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.
BARRY BONDSMy career is an open book, but my life is not.
BARRY BONDSI think of myself as ‘catching’ the ball with my bat and letting the pitcher supply the power.
BARRY BONDSI was born to hit a baseball. I can hit a baseball.
BARRY BONDSIt’s called talent. I just have it. I can’t explain it. You either have it or you don’t.
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.
BARRY BONDSI don’t sign for white people.
BARRY BONDSI 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.
BARRY BONDSI’m a very private person. My life story isn’t for everybody.
BARRY BONDSSerra High school, to me, was my most enjoyable time for me in my entire life. That was the only time I was free. We just played baseball because it was fun.
BARRY BONDSI don’t know what you guys say, but at home, life is way different from baseball.
BARRY BONDSEveryone in society should be a role model, not only for their own self-respect, but for respect from others.
BARRY BONDSI feel my time in baseball has come and gone. I feel like I had a great career. I had a lot of fun and have a lot of great memories. At one point in time, I’ll be able to tell it all. Right now that’s in the past. I see things differently. I more want to help.
BARRY BONDS