When I die, I hope they don't cremate me 'cuz I'll burn forever.

Chicago people are kind of fatalistic, but they continue to hope that somehow, some way the Cubs will shock even them and win it just one time. Their fatalism allows them to enjoy the team's success, knowing that one horrible thing will happen down the line to rip the rug out from underneath them.

When I die, I hope they don't cremate me 'cuz I'll burn forever.

My whole philosophy is to broadcast the way a fan would broadcast.

I know it is the fans that are responsible for me being here. I've always tried in each and every broadcast to serve the fans to the best of my ability.

I've only been doing this fifty-four years. With a little experience, I might get better.