“Relaxing at home in his 55th-floor condominium before a game, Sammy So...” — Bill Dedman Quote

“Relaxing at home in his 55th-floor condominium before a game, Sammy Sosa is the same as at the ball park: focused but funny, exuberant but reserved. He is in a strange country, conversing in two languages, but his every movement displays a combination of confidence and humility.”

“Forty states have sued tobacco companies over the costs of health care for residents on Medicaid and public assistance.”

“For the first six years of his career, Sammy Sosa was one of the least patient players in the game. He could hit the long ball and steal a base, but he was undisciplined.”

“If Lukaku is not as good as others with his first touch, then give him a ball that he can handle.”

“One of the easiest shots in golf is chipping. It should be the easiest. It's like throwing a ball or pitching pennies. It's easy. And I struggle with that, and the struggle is all mental.”

“One way and another I was having a ball - playing gigs, jamming and listening to fine musicians. Then came a crisis at home. My stepfather fell sick, and it meant I had to support the family.”