"Fans don't boo nobodies." — Reggie Jackson

Ali helped raise black people in this country out of mental slavery. The entire experience of being black changed for millions of people because of Ali.

I am the best in baseball.

There's a certain time that when somebody asks you a question, you answer them. I don't think I said anything with venom. If you can express yourself without anger and make it as palatable as you can, that's what you do.

Lee May's about the same age as me; he's got about the same stats. So how come he's making about one-eighty, two hundred thousand, and I'm the best damn paid player in the game? I'll tell you why: Because I put the meat in the seats!