I didn't mean to take him down that hard. I didn't want to go to OT. I didn't want another minute or two minutes. I had to push it.

I'm mad I lost, but happy that my coach is happy for me because I worked hard throughout the tournament.

I'm sorry Inigo. I didn't mean to jog him so hard.

I'm used to working hard. Theater can be very grueling, and that's all I've ever known. It's what I've done for 20 years, which is crazy.

The situation has started to take on aspects of a currency crisis, with politicians and ECB officials providing a non-stop stream of public comment, with theories, excuses, and bold predictions for what lies ahead for the currency.

If we can stay healthy and use the preseason wisely, we should have a real opportunity to make some noise in 2005.