1.
I like to be against the odds. I'm not afraid to be lonely at the top. With me, it's just the satisfaction of the game. Just performance.
Barry Bonds
2.
Everyone in society should be a role model, not only for their own self-respect, but for respect from others.
Barry Bonds
3.
I don't know if steroids are going to help you in baseball. I just don't believe it. I don't believe steroids can help eye-hand coordination and technically hit a baseball.
Barry Bonds
4.
Young players need to know how to take care of themselves for life after baseball.
Barry Bonds
5.
I'm not afraid to be lonely at the top.
Barry Bonds
6.
I'm clean, I've always been clean. But it never ends. It seems like every reporter from last season to this season has reported and opened up a new can of (expletive). And I haven't even been to spring training. At least let me get to spring training and (expletive) up before you crucify me.
Barry Bonds
7.
My career is an open book, but my life is not.
Barry Bonds
8.
But to be the best, you must face the best. And to overcome your fear, you must deal with the best.
Barry Bonds
9.
I don't sign for white people.
Barry Bonds
10.
I'm clean, I've always been clean.
Barry Bonds
11.
My life is in shambles. It is crazy. It couldn't get any crazier. I'm just trying to stay sane.
Barry Bonds
12.
I have a chef who makes sure that I'm getting the right amounts of carbs, proteins and fats throughout the day to keep me at my max performance level.
Barry Bonds
13.
Age is how you feel. If you take care of yourself, you'll be able to do the same things. You may not do it as often. But you can still do it.
Barry Bonds
14.
I think everyone needs to be a role model, period.
Barry Bonds
15.
I'm a very private person. My life story isn't for everybody.
Barry Bonds
16.
Every pitcher can beat you, it doesn't matter how good you are.
Barry Bonds
17.
If you want to be on top, you've got to have broad shoulders, because as fast as you get there, the faster they try to knock you down.
Barry Bonds
18.
Serra High school, to me, was my most enjoyable time for me in my entire life. That was the only time I was free. We just played baseball because it was fun.
Barry Bonds
19.
I'd like to help educate kids about the Major Leagues - what to anticipate, what to expect, what they'll need to do to prepare themselves.
Barry Bonds
20.
I don't know what you guys say, but at home, life is way different from baseball.
Barry Bonds
21.
I was born to hit a baseball. I can hit a baseball.
Barry Bonds
22.
Sometimes I surprise my own damn self.
Barry Bonds
23.
When I was playing, it would be whatever role I wanted. Now it's whatever they ask me to do, which I kind of like better.
Barry Bonds
24.
It's a relief now to be able to stand next to my godfather and finally feel like I've accomplished something in the game of baseball.
Barry Bonds
25.
When I finish playing, I think I'd like to coach college baseball.
Barry Bonds
26.
There's not too many rich black people in this world.
Barry Bonds
27.
There is nothing better than walking out and hitting a home run.
Barry Bonds
28.
I like to be against the odds.
Barry Bonds
29.
I don't want to be a Major League coach.
Barry Bonds
30.
I've always played for the acceptance of my godfather (Willie Mays) and father (Bobby Bonds).
Barry Bonds
31.
Those boos really motivate me to make something happen.
Barry Bonds
32.
It's called talent. I just have it. I can't explain it. You either have it or you don't.
Barry Bonds
33.
As an athlete, you only have so much time. The window only has so much time and then it closes. You have to take care of yourself the best you can.
Barry Bonds
34.
I never stop looking for things to try and make myself better.
Barry Bonds
35.
I don't ever remember having any bad times here in Pittsburgh.
Barry Bonds
36.
Baseball is just my job.
Barry Bonds
37.
Losing dad (Bobby Bonds) was the worst thing in the world.
Barry Bonds
38.
I know when I'm off alignment. I know when my body is out of adjustment. If your body is there, then mentally, you'll be there. If your body feels good, then your mind feels good and your are going to feel better about your game.
Barry Bonds
39.
I don't know what my future is.
Barry Bonds
40.
I think some of the pressure comes from the expectations of other people. Like if your father played baseball, they expect you to be the big lifesaver or something when you play a sport.
Barry Bonds
41.
It's not the name that makes the player. It's the player.
Barry Bonds
42.
I don't know if the record is going to happen. I don't really think about the record. There are other things I worry about.
Barry Bonds
43.
I was a momma's boy. I didn't get anything from Dad, except my body and baseball knowledge. The only time I spent with him was at the ballpark.
Barry Bonds
44.
I think of myself as 'catching' the ball with my bat and letting the pitcher supply the power.
Barry Bonds
45.
I could learn how to press 'Record' on a tape recorder and write for a newspaper or a magazine.
Barry Bonds
46.
I feel my time in baseball has come and gone. I feel like I had a great career. I had a lot of fun and have a lot of great memories. At one point in time, I'll be able to tell it all. Right now that's in the past. I see things differently. I more want to help.
Barry Bonds
