Statistics are used much like a drunk uses a lamppost: for support, not illumination.

He uses statistics like a drunk uses lamp-posts, more for support than illumination.

Statistics are used like a drunk uses a lamp post - for support, not illumination.

He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lamp posts - for support rather than for illumination.

I don't like to be alone, but I do cherish the moments that I'm alone with a good book.

The game is just one long conversation, and I'm anticipating that, and I will say things like 'Did you know that?' or 'You're probably wondering why.' I'm really just conversing rather than just doing play-by-play. I never thought of myself as having a style. I don't use key words. And the best thing I do? I shut up.