My career is an open book, but my life is not.
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.
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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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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 like to be against the odds.
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Baseball is just my job.
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Sometimes I surprise my own damn self.
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I’d like to help educate kids about the Major Leagues – what to anticipate, what to expect, what they’ll need to do to prepare themselves.
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But to be the best, you must face the best. And to overcome your fear, you must deal with the best.
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I think of myself as ‘catching’ the ball with my bat and letting the pitcher supply the power.
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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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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.
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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 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.
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I’m a very private person. My life story isn’t for everybody.
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Those boos really motivate me to make something happen.
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Every pitcher can beat you, it doesn’t matter how good you are.
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My life is in shambles. It is crazy. It couldn’t get any crazier. I’m just trying to stay sane.
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I don’t want to be a Major League coach.
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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 never stop looking for things to try and make myself better.
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Serra 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.
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I’m not afraid to be lonely at the top.
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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 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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I could learn how to press ‘Record’ on a tape recorder and write for a newspaper or a magazine.
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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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Age is how you feel. If you take care of yourself, you’ll be able to do the same things. You may not do it as often. But you can still do it.
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