What kind of influence did my parents have on my life? Well, they had the most influence. These are the people who are closest to me. My parents are very positive people. They've been supportive. They're always there.

I always have tried to treat people with respect, the way I want to be treated.

I love it when people doubt me. It makes me work harder to prove them wrong.

My heroes, my dreams, and my future lay in Yankee Stadium. And they can't take that away from me.

My office is at Yankee stadium. Yes, dreams do come true.

My dreams do not end with playing Major League Baseball.

Kids are our future.

You have to assume that everything you do is public knowledge. Everything. Because now everyone is a reporter. Everyone is a photographer.

You hear about women buying shoes? I buy DVDs. I definitely have a problem.

During the off-season, I go to the movies almost every day.

I always appreciated the ex-players. Being a Yankee, you get spoiled. Old-Timers Day, all these guys coming back, spring training, being around them, you get a chance to get to know them. So I always think you learn a lot by listening.

There may be people who have more talent than you, but there's no excuse for anyone to work harder than you do - and I believe that.

God, I hope I wear this jersey forever.

My dad had been shortstop when he was in college, and you know, when you're a kid, you want to be just like your dad.