That's what the controversy is all about, ... That the state wants to give it up.

Even when you strike out, you're in the middle of controversy.

I knew a lot of people would come if there was some controversy, like when we put on 'The Vagina Monologues' two years ago. I thought it would get people thinking about the issue more if they saw this more extreme version of the issue.

Before I joined professional baseball, I started umpiring in San Diego, California. I worked 155 games in a five-month season. For three years in a row, I was working tripleheaders on Saturday and doubleheaders on Sunday.

Instant replay ought to be thrown out. Period. It's a game of imperfections. Why is that so bad for the game? Really, I think they are trying to make the game perfect. I'll tell you what: It will never, ever be perfect.

I remember when replay first came to TV. I can't remember who it was now, but a manager came out to beef about a call, and I ran him. He said he was going back into the clubhouse and watch replay. I told him, 'Go ahead. I am the replay.'