I wouldn't mind being a hero to a kid. I grew up idolizing players, so I know how important that is for a lot of younger kids. Johnny Damon More Quotes by Johnny Damon More Quotes From Johnny Damon There's no way I can go play for the Yankees, but I know they're going to come after me hard. It's definitely not the most important thing to go out there for the top dollar, which the Yankees are going to offer me. It's not what I need. Johnny Damon yankees important play My biggest adjustment has been learning not to be afraid to fail. Johnny Damon afraid-to-fail adjustment failing There's not too many teams that can succeed on and off the field together. Johnny Damon team fields together I want to be the best leadoff hitter of our time. Johnny Damon our-time being-the-best want What we really need is for me to get hot and stay hot. When I go, this team really takes off. Johnny Damon team teamwork hot New York came after me aggressively and that's what sealed the deal. Johnny Damon deals new-york I like to make an impression. Johnny Damon impression I play every game like it's going to be my last. Johnny Damon lasts games play I'm relaxed at the plate. I'm not trying to do too much. Johnny Damon plates too-much trying The most important thing is to have fun. Johnny Damon having-fun important fun I'm no George Brett, and I probably never will be. Johnny Damon I go out and play not for the numbers, but for a chance to win and the thrill of playing in front of a packed crowd. Johnny Damon winning play numbers I'm gaining weight the right way: I'm drinking beer. Johnny Damon weight drinking beer People need to look at baseball like it has been sent from the heavens, and respect the game. Johnny Damon baseball games people I try to walk around with a smile on my face. Johnny Damon smile-on-my-face faces trying I hope others take as much pride in the sport as I do. Johnny Damon pride sports I blame myself every night we lose. Johnny Damon every-night blame night A lot of players go into a restaurant and ask for a special table. I go and stand in line with the working people. It's very easy to get spoiled playing professional sports. Johnny Damon player sports people Moving to New York was the best decision I ever made. Johnny Damon decision new-york moving I love Boston and I always will. I'll always have terrific memories and great fans here. Johnny Damon boston fans memories
