If you know anything about me, I've never been a trash-talker. That's not even part of my DNA. Emmitt Smith
For me, winning isn't something that happens suddenly on the field when the whistle blows and the crowds roar. Winning is something that builds physically and mentally every day that you train and every night that you dream. Emmitt Smith
Some of my competitors overlook the importance of knowing as much as possible about their opponents, but I think that it is an invaluable asset that I have gained from working. Keeth Smart
In my job, whenever I delivered a presentation I would rehearse several times before the actual event. In sport, it is important to be equally prepared about my opponents. Keeth Smart
Being properly prepared is one of the biggest assets in business and in athletic competition. Keeth Smart
I always respected Barry Bonds, and I wanted to let him know that I did in a certain way. Andy Van Slyke
It's a lot like life. I think 99 percent of what goes on in life, we have very little control over. Andy Van Slyke
I don't care what you do - baseball or politics - George W. Bush is always going to be compared to his father. I just want it to be an easy answer in 50 years - Who was the better player, me, or my kids? I want it to be my kids. Andy Van Slyke
I can only guess that, for guys in their 30s and 40s who watched me play, they understood that the score never mattered and my paycheck never mattered (in relation) to how I played. I played with Little League enthusiasm and professional flair. That's what fans are really looking for. Andy Van Slyke
Every season has its peaks and valleys. What you have to try to do is eliminate the Grand Canyon. Andy Van Slyke
Last year we had so many people coming in and out they didn't bother to sew their names on the backs of the uniforms. They just put them there with Velcro. Andy Van Slyke
I learned early on to never walk while I was on the ball field. I ran everywhere I went. Enos Slaughter