I asked my doctor how many more years I have left and he said, 'You're too ornery to die.' Jimmy Piersall
I'm the gooney bird that walked to the bank. I'm doing better than most of those guys who said I was crazy. Jimmy Piersall
I didn't mind if they yelled at me, but when they came on the field, it was a different story. Jimmy Piersall
Probably the best thing that happened to me was going nuts. Nobody knew who I was until that happened. Jimmy Piersall
My brother was a huge Charles Barkley fan - my brother went to Miami. He played power forward, and he always used to tell me stories about Barkley and college. And I watched Barkley growing up. I loved what he brought to the game. His toughness and just his attitude, being as strong he was. Paul Pierce
In college, I probably lost a total of about 11 games, and then I came to the Celtics and in my first three weeks we went on a nine-game losing streak. Paul Pierce
I'm a competitive player, and I love being on the court. If the NBA cancels the season I'm definitely looking at my options and considering going overseas. Paul Pierce
At the beginning of the season, I set my goal to see if I can lead the league in scoring, because I feel I have that kind of ability. A lot of guys say it, but it's not really in their grasp. I feel that's really in my grasp. Paul Pierce
Life changes when you have a child, when you have your own family. You become more careful about what you do. You're not going to be out late, going out to clubs, hanging out with your friends. You're going to be at home, taking care of your daughter, playing with her. Paul Pierce
My favorite quarterback is Donovan McNabb. I think he's a complete quarterback. I love the way he can scramble and throw on the run. He can do it all. He can control a game. Paul Pierce
I've always been a late bloomer. My body developed late. From ninth to 10th grade, I grew like 3 inches. Just kind of stretched out. I was like 6-1, grew to 6-4 in 10th grade. Paul Pierce
A lot of players know I've been around 13 years and this is my second lockout. I got a lot of respect. I know what's going on both for the league and the union. Paul Pierce
When you win a championship, it is a great feeling, and you really don't want that feeling to go away. Paul Pierce
There's a line that separates having confidence and being conceited. I don't cross that line, but I have a lot of confidence in myself. Paul Pierce
Just soaking up the history of the Boston Celtics has been the best thing that's happened to me as a player. Paul Pierce