The surprise is that you continue to be surprised.

I've been around this thing a long time and nothing surprises me. Let me say this: You can't believe everything you read. None of us were on that boat. Do you feel sorry about the situation? Absolutely, because to a certain extent, we're all grouped together as professional athletes.

The thing that surprises me the most is that people are telling me it's a page-turner. I was worried the story might be too complex for that,

Second chances do come your way. Like trains, they arrive and depart regularly. Recognizing the ones that matter is the trick.

Happy endings aren't for cowards.

Growing up, my two favorite books were Woody Allen's 'Side Effects' and Phyllis Diller's 'Housekeeping Hints.' I carried that Phyllis Diller book with me everywhere when I was in fifth or sixth grade. Eventually, it just fell apart.